
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 band of Comanches pursues Matt as he crosses the desert with a prisoner.

A man is accused of murder after being found drunk beside a dying man.

A schoolmarm's crooked relatives begin a moonshining operation in Dodge City.

Dodge City residents are stunned when Matt turns in his badge because he no longer feels he can keep the peace.