
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 boy comes to Dodge City in search of his father, only to learn that the man is a wanted criminal.
A man (Morgan Woodward) seeks revenge after renegades kill his wife and burn his house.
An embittered lawman seeks revenge against the men who destroyed his town and took away his wife.
Kitty is torn between her obligation to a man who saved her life and her concern for the law and Matt.