
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 rancher's son escapes prison, and the bounty hunter who captures him tries to blackmail the boy's family.

An egotistical drifter swears to get revenge on a wealthy rancher who beat him at poker.

Doc Adams feels threatened when a woman doctor (Vera Miles) arrives in Dodge City to be his replacement.

A heavy-handed land baron refuses to turn his two sons over to Matt for a crime they have committed.