
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 backwoods girl hitches a ride into Dodge and her bullying brothers follow.
A fugitive and his Indian wife seek Newly's medical help for their baby then refuse to take his advice.
A trapper pursues the five Army deserters who beat his adopted Indian son and left him to die.
Matt enters Mexico to pursue four fugitives wanted for murdering his friend, a retired sheriff.