
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.

An ex-gunfighter comes to Dodge seeking revenge against a man who betrayed him in a range war.

Matt, critically injured, becomes allied with a boy, an old man and a young woman.

An egotistical drifter swears to get revenge on a wealthy rancher who beat him at poker.

Deputy Newly is attracted to a vivacious young lady, unaware that the lovely charmer has a crimson past.