
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.

An outlaw grabs a hostage while Matt is trying to arrest him and forces Matt to work out a deal.

Matt won't accept the degeneration of his old friend (Cameron Mitchell), formerly a respected sheriff, into a saloon bum.

An Army sergeant (Forrest Tucker) is accused of desertion and the theft of an Army payroll.

A killer's relatives hold members of a family hostage so they can't testify.