
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.

Matt poses as an old love's (Anne Francis) husband when he rides into an outlaw hide-out.

An outlaw takes Doc Adams and Festus hostage so they can care for his injured brother.

Festus is attacked on his way to deliver money to a young woman who has been suddenly cut free from the confines of her sheltered life by the death of her father.

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