
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.

Skeptical Doc Adams attempts to expose a supposed faith healer (Richard Kiley) as a charlatan.

After serving a prison term for Army desertion, a former convict comes seeking revenge against the man who caused his capture.

A former cavalryman is attracted to the mother of a half-Indian boy injured in an Indian massacre led by the soldier.

A schoolteacher (Allen Garfield) makes a strong statement for compulsory education for children in Dodge City.