
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 local farmer joins a posse and is criticized and punished for shooting an outlaw in the back.

After being duped into helping to shoot and kill an outlaw, Kitty is pursued by the man's brother.

Bitter townspeople don't want an elderly gunfighter buried next to his wife in their cemetery.

Marshal Dillon rides into a range war while pursuing an outlaw.