
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.

Kitty is torn between her obligation to a man who saved her life and her concern for the law and Matt.

Matt tries to bring a man to justice despite a maniacal man's vengeful attacks.

An outlaw, after eight years as a farmer, rejoins his old gang to rob the freight office.

Private detectives lay a trap for a fugitive using the man's daughter (Kim Darby) and Kitty as the bait.