TV Show - Zorro

  • 1990
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    Release Date

  • January 5th, 1990

  • Network

  • The Family Channel

  • Seasons

  • 4

  • Episodes

  • 88

  • Summary

  • Zorro, also known as The New Zorro, New World Zorro, and Zorro 1990, is an American action-adventure drama series featuring Duncan Regehr as the character of Zorro. Regehr portrayed the fearless Latino hero and fencer on The Family Channel from 1990 to 1993. The series was shot entirely in Madrid, Spain and produced by New World Television, The Family Channel, Ellipse Programme of Canal Plus, Beta TV, and RAI. 88 episodes of the series were produced, 10 more than the first Zorro television series, which was produced by Disney in the late 1950s. Since 2011, the series is currently airing in the United States on the Retro Television Network as The New Zorro. Peter Rodgers Organization is the distributor for this version of Zorro.

  • Cast

  • Henry Darrow - Don Alejandro de la Vega,   J.G. Hertzler - Alcalde Ignacio de Soto,   Duncan Regehr - Don Diego de la Vega / Zorro,   Juan Diego Botto - Felipe,   Daniel Craig - Lieutenant Hidalgo,   James Victor - Sgt. Jaime Mendoza,   Deborah Moore - Amanda Herrera  

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Season 1   Season 2   Season 3   Season 4  

Season 1

No. Episode Summary Date
1 Dead Men Tell No Tales Victoria is accused of murder. 1990-01-05
2 Deceptive Heart Diego is suspicious of his father's fiancée. 1990-01-12
3 Water The Alcalde monopolizes the pueblo's water supply. 1990-01-19
4 Double Entendre The Alcalde hires a professional swordsman to discredit Zorro by impersonating him. 1990-01-26
5 The Best Man Rafael de la Vega's fiancée falls in love with Zorro. 1990-02-02
6 The Sure Thing To get rich, a farmer gambles everything. 1990-02-09
8 The Legend Begins (1) Zorro falls into a gully and, semi-conscious, remembers how he became Zorro. All the while, the Alcalde's soldiers are closing in. This originally aired as a made-for-cable movie based on the series. 1990-02-17
9 The Legend Begins (2) Zorro falls into a gully and, semi-conscious, remembers how he became Zorro. All the while, the Alcalde's soldiers are closing in. This originally aired as a made-for-cable movie based on the series. 1990-02-17
10 The Legend Begins (3) Zorro falls into a gully and, semi-conscious, remembers how he became Zorro. All the while, the Alcalde's soldiers are closing in. This originally aired as a made-for-cable movie based on the series. 1990-02-17
11 The Legend Begins (4) Zorro falls into a gully and, semi-conscious, remembers how he became Zorro. All the while, the Alcalde's soldiers are closing in. This originally aired as a made-for-cable movie based on the series. 1990-02-17
12 Pride of the Pueblo The Alcalde forces a black man to fight for his freedom. Phillip Michael Thomas guest stars. 1990-02-23
13 Honor Thy Father Don Alejandro is shot by bandits. 1990-03-02
14 The Magician A magician pays Victoria attention, and Diego questions his intentions. 1990-03-09
15 A Deal with the Devil Colonel Palomarez tries to capture Zorro. 1990-03-16
16 Whereabouts An English journalist tries to discover Zorro's real identity. 1990-03-23
17 All That Glitters The Alcalde tries to recover a stolen gem for himself. Valentine Pelka guest stars. 1990-03-30
20 Ghost Story Sergeant Mendoza inherits a haunted hacienda. 1990-04-20
21 The Bounty Hunters Native Indians are accused of a crime by the bounty hunter who committed it. 1990-04-27
22 The Unhappy Medium A fake medium and her accomplice cheat the local cabelleros. 1990-05-04
23 An Explosive Situation The accomplice from "The Unhappy Medium" returns for revenge. 1990-05-11
24 Family Business A woman claims to be Felipe's mother. Hunter Tylo stars. 1990-05-18
25 Palomarez Returns Colonel Palomarez returns to even the score with Zorro. 1990-05-25

Season 2

No. Episode Summary Date
1 The Wizard The Alcalde employs an eccentric inventor to capture Zorro. Adam West stars. 1990-09-14
2 Master & Pupil Diego's fencing master, Sir Edmund Kendall, arrives from Madrid. Peter Diamond guest stars, who was the stunt co-ordinator/swordmaster for the series. 1990-09-21
3 Kidnapped Pirate Captain Henry Stark wants new recruits. 1990-09-28
4 The Tease Diego gives Sergeant Mendoza lessons in romance. 1990-10-05
5 He Who Lives By the Sword Zorro gives the Alcalde fencing lessons to defeat a swordsman terrorising the pueblo. 1990-10-12
6 Freedom of the Press Diego becomes editor of the peublo newspaper, the Los Angeles Guardian. 1990-10-19
7 Sanctuary Bitten by a snake, Zorro has to hide in the barn of the man who is hunting him. 1990-10-26
8 The Chase The Alcalde employs an Indian to track Zorro. Oliver Haden stars. 1990-11-02
9 Broken Heart, Broken Mask Victoria is shot, and Diego is devastated at the thought of losing her. Roddy Piper stars 1990-11-09
10 The White Sheep of the Family The Alcalde's twin brother causes trouble for Zorro. 1990-11-16
11 The Challenge Bounty hunters hunt a cowboy. Doug McClure stars. 1990-11-25
12 Rites of Passage Felipe has to fight for the hand of a native Indian girl. 1990-12-02
13 The Falcon A man calling himself "The Falcon" attempts to overthrow the Alcalde. 1990-12-09
15 The Marked Man Felipe discovers a plot to kill the Alcalde. Peter Postlethwaite and Roger Lloyd Pack star. 1990-12-23
16 Big Brother Diego defends a man accused of robbery. Andre the Giant stars. 1991-01-06
17 To Be A Man A teenager wants to prove his manhood. 1991-01-13
18 The Whistling Bandit A bandit robs the people of Los Angeles while whistling Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. 1991-01-25
20 The Jewelled Sword A midget plots to steal Charlemagne's sword, which is in the custody of the Alcalde. Warwick Davis stars. 1991-02-03
21 The Newcomers Zorro helps an Amish family persecuted because of their beliefs. 1991-02-10
24 One For All (1) Diego travels to France on vacation. With part 2 broadcast as a single episode (originally aired as an hour-long episode). 1991-04-28
25 One For All (2) Diego meets the descendents of the Three Musketeers. This originally aired as an hour-long episode. 1991-04-28

Season 3

No. Episode Summary Date
1 The New Broom The new Alcade, Ignacio de Soto, arrives in Los Angeles. 1991-09-01
2 Rush to Judgement Diego and Sergeant Mendoza try to save an innocent man from the gallows. 1991-09-08
3 A New Lease on Love The Alcalde has a secret weapon to kill Zorro. 1991-09-15
4 The Man Who Cried Wolf Zorro seeks justice for an innocent settler. Roddy Piper stars. 1991-09-22
5 Armed & Dangerous Zorro has to save Victoria, who has been taken captive by a gang of jailbreakers. Note: Filmed during season 2. 1991-09-29
6 The Buccaneers The pirate Big Jim Jarrett and his men arrive in Los Angeles and are arrested by the Alcalde, who is hoping to find their hidden treasure. Jesse Ventura stars. 1991-10-06
7 A New Beginning The Alcalde has Jim Jarrett's son kidnapped to force him to reveal the location of the treasure. Jesse Ventura stars. 1991-10-13
8 A Woman Scorned Zorro falls for a jealous woman suspected of murder. 1991-10-20
9 Wicked, Wicked Zorro Diego is hypnotized and led into a life of crime. Tim Reid stars. 1991-10-27
10 Alejandro Rides Again Diego's father, Don Alejandro, and his old army comrades hunt a murderer. Robert Hoy, Bernard Kay, George Bullock star. Filmed during the second season. 1991-11-24
11 The Old Flame Diego's former lover arrives in the pueblo. Filmed during the second season. 1991-12-01
12 Miracle of the Pueblo An elderly couple arrives with a letter written to Santa Claus by Sergeant Mendoza when he was a boy. Patsy Rowlands stars. 1991-12-08
13 A Love Remembered Don Alejandro's old love visits the pueblo. 1991-12-15
14 Dirty Tricks Victoria contests the election for Alcalde. 1992-01-05
15 Mendoza the Malevolent Pursuing Zorro, Mendoza is injured and suffers amnesia. 1992-01-12
16 Test of Faith Diego and Don Alejandro rescue a shipwrecked Japanese sailor. Soon-Tek Oh stars. 1992-01-26
17 Siege Bandits surround the pueblo, Diego kills. 1992-03-01
18 They Call Her Annie A female sharpshooter is employed to hunt Zorro. 1992-03-08
20 Turning the Tables A Spanish emissary is given a taste of his own medicine. 1992-03-22
21 One Special Night Diego and Victoria spend the night together during a storm. Filmed during the second season. 1992-03-29
22 Balancing The Books The Alcalde tries to cheat Sergeant Mendoza of his lottery win. 1992-04-05
24 Heir Apparent Zorro is suspicious of the son of a deceased landowner who arrives to claim his inheritance. Kevin Brophy stars. Filmed during the second season. 1992-04-19
25 The Word Felipe witnesses a murder and is pursued by the murderers. Albert Owens stars. 1992-04-26

Season 4

No. Episode Summary Date
1 Ultimate Justice The Alcalde pursues Zorro into Sacred Indian Burial lands and Zorro has to undergo a trial of endurancein order ot save the Alcalde's life. 1992-09-01
2 An Affair to Remember Zorro tries to help Victoria when she is attacked by bandits but when she is hurt, he is obliged to take her back to his hideout. There he wonders whether it is finally time to tell her the truth. 1992-09-08
3 The Fox and the Rabbit The Pueblo is duped by a bogus tax collector who it turns out is a cunning con-articed known as ""El Conejo"" (The Rabbit). He steals Don ALejandro's prize racehorse in order to make his escape. Don Alejandro, the Alcalde and Zorro all go (separately) in pursuit of the villain who proves to be almost too cunning for even Zorro. 1992-09-15
4 Love Potion Number Nine Victoria finds a collection of bottles left by Dr Henry Wayne, including potions for Strength, Fear, Passion and Love. Frustrated by her wait for Zorro she decides to dose him with the Love potion. But when the Alcalde drinks the potion by mistake, Victoria only has eyes for him. 1992-09-22
5 As Ye Sow When the sons of an eminent minister from Madrid move to the pueblo and then die horribly, the Alcalde sees it as an opportunity to frame Zorro. But Zorro soon learns that the actions of Luis Ramon, the previous Alcalde, have come back to haunt them. 1992-09-29
6 Like Father, Like Son Three men claim a reward for a bandit. Hilton McRae, Patrick Drury star. 1992-10-06
7 The Arrival (1) A special emmisary from the King, Gilberto Ricendo, arrives in Los Angeles and the first thing he does is arrest the Alcalde for treason. He brings with him a troop of Royal Cavalry, sentences the Alcalde to death and imposes martial law while he collects a special war tax. When Zorro spoils his plans Ricendo decides on a new plan. Either the Alcalde and Mendoza catch Zorro or they both die instead. Ricendo's real purpose in Los Angeles, however, is nothing to do with collecting taxes. He is out to destroy the De La Vegas. 1992-10-20
8 Death & Taxes (2) Determined to get his taxes quickly, Ricendo confiscates church property. He makes it clear that he does this because wealthy land owners, like De la Vega, are exempt from paying taxes. The people insist that the De la Vega hacienda is given to Ricendo instead of the church. To add insult to injury, Ricendo impounds the De la Vega bank accounts so they cannot even buy their own lands back. While Don Diego goes to Santa Barbera to consult a lawyer, Zorro decides to teach Ricendo a lesson. But the Alcalde and Mendoza are waiting to catch Zorro as well. 1992-10-27
9 Conundrum (3) The Alcalde blames Zorro for Hidalgo's death and tries to use Victoria to bait a trap. When Zorro goes after Victoria, Toranado is taken captive. Ricendo tries to put a rift between Don Alejandro and his son by using forged letters, but Alejandro isn't fooled. When Zorro attempts to rescue Toranado all does not go smoothly and he ends up injured while Ricendo falls from the rooftops. While the Pueblo celebrates Ricendo's death, his mother arrives in Los Angeles to see the final distruction of the De la Vegas. She is determined that the De La Vegas must die. 1992-11-04
10 The Discovery (4) Inez Ricendo lied to her adopted son, leading him to believe that his true father, Alejandro De la Vega, rejected him in favour of Diego. The Alcalde and Mendoza are horrified to discover that Ricendo is alive and that their death sentence still stands. Ricendo allows them to wander free on their last day of life promising that if either of them tries to escape the other will die the most painful death he can invent. Ricendo sets a trap for Zorro, burying him alove in a rockfall. Then he goes to the Hacienda De La Vega to reveal himself to ALejandro as his first born son, convinced that he has been wronged by his father and determined to kill him. 1992-11-11
11 Symbol of Hope Resendo seizes church property. James Horan, Daniel Craig, Timothy Bateson star. 1992-11-18
12 The Reward Toronado is captured and Resendo uses him to trap Zorro. James Horan, Faith Brook, Timothy Bateson star. 1992-11-25
13 My Word Is My Bond Resendo takes the ultimate step towards killing Zorro and the de la Vegas. James Horan, Faith Brook star. 1992-12-02