Zorro
Treasure for the King
TV Flash files “Treasure for the King” as hour 67 of 82 in the TV Flash guide — Zorro (1957–1959) on ABC, season 2, episode 28, aired 1959-04-16, 30 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S02E28: listed hour 67 of 82 in the Zorro guide, hour 28 of 39 in season 2. It aired 1959-04-16 (30 min). The listed hour before it is “The Man from Spain” (S02E27). Next is “Exposing the Tyrant” (S02E29).
Viewer FAQ
Where does Treasure for the King sit in the Zorro guide?
S02E28 is listed hour 67 of 82 — hour 28 of 39 in season 2, season 2 episode 28.
When did Zorro S02E28 air?
Treasure for the King aired 1959-04-16 and is listed at 30 minutes.
Where should I start?
Start with Guy Williams's double life and the serial-cliffhanger weeks. The theme and the Z are the brand from the first mask.
In the series
Why this series still plays
Disney's Zorro carved Z's into California legend and kids' merch: Guy Williams's masked caballero, bilingual flair, and a theme song that still triggers instant recognition. Watch the 1950s series in 2026 as swashbuckling TV adventure before superhero IP ate the Saturday-morning soul — swordplay as family franchise.
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