
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.

The owner of a farmhouse where Festus and a wounded robber are lodged tries to kill the thief and take the stolen money.

An ex-slave is bribed by two desperadoes to steal an important document from a wounded Matt Dillon.

Kitty refuses to turn over to an out-of-town sheriff a man she believes innocent of murder.

A high-stakes match gives an aging, down-and-out pool player the chance to regain his self-respect.