
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.
In Matt's absence, deputy Newly tracks down a wanted man, saves him from bounty hunters and does his best to prove the man's innocence.
An impoverished widower is accused of stealing money from a bank in order to feed his two small children.
Kitty saves the life of a fellow stagecoach traveler and becomes deeply involved in his personal life.
A threatening range war brings a mercenary gunman to Dodge City.