
Marshal Matt Dillon (then-newcomer James Arness) tries to prevent lawlessness from overtaking Dodge City, Kan. Helping to keep him grounded are saloon proprietor Miss Kitty Russell and Doc Adams. The television series grew out of the long-running radio serial of the same name, although for a short time they were both on the airwaves.
A jailbreak reunites an outlaw family which then waits to ambush Matt and a lawman.
Matt is arrested after an Indian agent's stern restrictions lead to death on the reservation.
A man (Ed Begley) arrives in drought-stricken Dodge City claiming he can find water.
A former outlaw offers to help Matt find members of his old gang and convince them to come out of hiding.