The Lone Ranger (1949)

S1E43 Outlaw of the Plains

The Ranger and Tonto traverse a parched landscape when they come across two men, Clem and Sam, one of whom has been shot. The duo shares their tale of being robbed of their cattle. Determined to track down the rustlers, the Ranger and Tonto set off, but the drought makes following any trails impossible. Tonto heads to the nearby town for assistance. Meanwhile, at Sam's shack, the Ranger briefs other cattlemen on the situation. The sheriff arrives with Tonto and advises against forming a posse until morning, suggesting the three of them scout the rustlers that night. Sensing a trap, the Lone Ranger proposes they split up to distract the rustlers, leading to a successful capture of the gang and an unexpected confession from the sheriff.