Crooked sheepherder Jeb Drummond (Everett Sloane) is caught trying to graze his flock on the Ponderosa without permission. Ben Cartwright orders Jeb and his sons Billy (Ray Daley) and Burton (Tom Reese) to get out and stay out. But Jeb has other plans -- and he kidnaps Ben's son Adam to make sure those plans are carried out. First telecast on February 13, 1960, "Blood on the Land" was written by Robert E. Thompson. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide. Bonanza: Blood on the Land (TV episode). Answers.com. Movies, All Media Guide, 2006. http://www.answers.com/topic/bonanza-blood-on-the-land-tv-episode, accessed July 13, 2008.