
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 lonely spinster finds romance with a wounded stranger she nurses back to health.

Festus is arrested and forced to stand trial as a murderer named Frank Eaton, who looks just like him.

A strong-willed daughter marries against the wishes of her domineering father.

Newly allies himself with his prisoner, a hired killer, to escape bounty hunters and return to Dodge City.