September 22, 1969 PREMIERE
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The Devil's Outpost E01
The Devil's Outpost September 22, 1969

While foiling a stage holdup Dillon takes one of the men prisoner. While bringing him back to Dodge he must deal with the prisoner's brother and his gang and their attempts to free him. Things become more complicated when Newly is taken prisoner.

Stryker E02
Stryker September 29, 1969

Josh Stryker, a former U. S. Marshal, returns to Dodge City after fifteen years in prison for murder. His former deputy, Matt Dillon was the main witness who convicted him. Now Stryker is torn between his hatred for Matt, his reconciliation with his daughter Sarah Jean, and the threat he faces from two outlaws, Jessup and Reager.

Coreyville E03
Coreyville October 6, 1969

Marshal Matt Dillon is brought to Coreyville by Ellie Wylie to ensure a fair trial for her brother, Titus. In the process Matt must deal with the town matriarch, Agatha Corey and her sons Billy Joe and Frank. Flo Watson, the redheaded saloon keeper, plays a prominent part in the intrigue.

Danny E04
Danny October 13, 1969

An aging con-man arrives in Dodge with a desire to pull one last con before his health fails. 

Hawk E05
Hawk October 20, 1969

Sgt. Hawk is a half-breed lawman who stops by to visit his mother, who bore him while being held captive by Indians 20 years before. He finds that she has nothing but hate for him. 

A Man Called Smith E06
A Man Called Smith October 27, 1969

Outlaw Will Smith visits his ex-wife Abelia so she can fence some stolen gold in order for him to escape into Mexico. Festus becomes suspicious when he sees Abelia in a seedy establishment late at night. 

Charlie Noon E07
Charlie Noon November 3, 1969

Matt Dillon is escorting his prisoner Charlie Noon back to Dodge City when he encounters a runaway Indian bride being pursued by the braves of her tribe. The Indians have mistaken Charlie Noon as the man who stole her and are seeking revenge. The suspense builds in this episode as all parties are seen to match wits and maneuver for strategic advantage rather than employ violence. "Charlie Noon" is thus noted more for intrigue than the activity one would expect of a typical western.

The Still E08
The Still November 10, 1969

Merry Florene is back -but this time she has herself a good job as an interim school teacher in Dodge. But when her kinfolks arrive, we are again in for more buffoonery from her family members. 

A Matter of Honor E09
A Matter of Honor November 17, 1969

Louie Pheeters is convicted of killing a man when he cannot remember the circumstance of that night. Facing five years in prison, Louie has one last chance to set the record straight. 

The Innocent E10
The Innocent November 24, 1969

A naive missionary woman teacher gets help from Festus in order to get to her rural job. But a group of hillbillies has other plans for the traveling pair.

Ring of Darkness E11
Ring of Darkness December 1, 1969

Ben Hurley, a poor farmer, steals horses for outlaws to get enough money to take his blind daughter Susan to Kansas City, where she can learn to read and lead a better life. Newly tries to find the rustlers and becomes involved in the young girl's plight.

MacGraw E12
MacGraw December 8, 1969

After twenty years in prison, Jake MacGraw comes to Dodge City to start over. He takes a job as piano player at the Long Branch, but is this really why he came to town? He woos one of the saloon girls and seems to want a fight with her beau. What's that all about?

Roots of Fear E13
Roots of Fear December 15, 1969

The Sadlers have scraped and saved all their lives to have a home. When they finally move into one, the bank that has all their money closes and the previous owner of their home wants an immediate payoff. Not able to meet his demand they decide to take matters in their own hands.

The Sisters E14
The Sisters December 29, 1969

When three nuns come into Dodge looking for the father of two small children, they are surprised when the father turns out to be an ornery self-centered old mountain man.

The War Priest E15
The War Priest January 5, 1970

An Indian warrior, Gregorio, is wounded escaping from the U.S. Army Fourth Cavalry, and the bigoted, ruthless Sgt. Emmet Holly sets out in hot pursuit. Gregorio encounters Kitty Russell, steals her horse and takes her hostage. Meanwhile, Marshal Matt Dillon is tracking all of them.

The Pack Rat E16
The Pack Rat January 12, 1970

As Matt escorts a wounded prisoner to Ft. Union, his camp is invaded by a thieving young boy, whom Matt takes into custody. In Dodge City the journey to Ft. Union is joined by two women, one pregnant traveling to see her husband, the other secretly the wife of the prisoner. A trio of outlaws waits on the trail to kill Matt and rescue the prisoner.

The Judas Gun E17
The Judas Gun January 19, 1970

A small family feud between two men goes too far when one of the men hires a gunslinger to take care of business. 

Doctor Herman Schultz, M.D. E18
Doctor Herman Schultz, M.D. January 26, 1970

Dr. Herman Schultz, a longtime friend of Doc Adams comes to Dodge City to experiment with Mesmerization (hypnotism) as a medical procedure. However, his motives seem to be less noble. 

The Badge E19
The Badge February 2, 1970

Matt is seriously wounded in a gun fight. Kitty is so despondent, she puts the Long Branch up for sale, bids Matt goodbye and leaves Dodge City. In a new town, in another saloon, she finds out why Matt is the kind of man he is. 

Albert E20
Albert February 9, 1970

Albert Schiller (Milton Selzer) is losing his job as teller at the bank. When outlaws led by Jake Spence (William Schallert) are unsuccessful in robbing the bank, Albert takes $5,000 and blames it on the gang. Irate at the wrongful accusation, the robbers return and force Albert to join them by taking his wife Kate (Patricia Barry) prisoner. Worst of all, she is menaced by the sociopathic Nix (L. Q. Jones)

Kiowa E21
Kiowa February 16, 1970

When Ed Vail's daughter is kidnapped by Indians, Ed and his sons set out to find the girl. But Ed will have to come to grips with himself before rescuing his daughter. 

Celia E22
Celia February 23, 1970

Newly's best friend becomes the victim of a con game perpetrated by a pretty young woman and her partner. 

Morgan E23
Morgan March 2, 1970

Matt is away, and Morgan sees his chance to take over. He breaks into the Long Branch, and Kitty is forced to take action. 

The Thieves E24
The Thieves March 9, 1970

Long Branch bartender Sam Noonan reveals a good bit about his young life while talking to a young man on probation for theft. The thieves, all teenagers, have been given a 'work release': two of them work on a farm and the third for the Long Branch Saloon as Sam's helper. They chafe under the heavy-handed supervision of a small-time lawman who watches over them and takes every opportunity to make their lives miserable. Sam, himself an ex-con from way back, helps out the kid as a sort of payback to a mentor who helped him when he got into trouble. One of the other two, a mentally challenged young man who just goes along with his partners, may also rehabilitate himself if treated properly. The third one, though, finds more and more ways to get into trouble for himself and his partners.

Hackett E25
Hackett March 16, 1970

Will Hackett has just been released from prison after serving ten years for a foiled train robbery. Hackett just so happens to visit the farm of Quentin Sargent, a former partner that ran out on him during the robbery. 

The Cage E26
The Cage March 23, 1970

When a gang tries to kill one of their captured members, the member turns around and teams up with Matt to bring the rest of the members to justice. 

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