San Franciscans during the gold rush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city.

A gold prospector is about to be hung for attempting to take back money from a dishonest poker player he thinks cheated him.

Martin Donovan plays a deadly game of politics.

San Francisco opens its doors to welcome Lola Montez, a gorgeous Spanish dancer. The locals exhibit a strong sense of excitement over her arrival.

Matt deputizes Wilma Fansler to help him solve a murder.