There episode opens up after the member of the Stalcup gang has just robbed a bank in a town north of Dodge. They are heading south in the direction of Dodge. The youngest member of the gang, Danny Stalcup, has his horse spooked by a snake on the trail. Danny falls off the horse down a hill lodging a large piece of wood into his abdomen. Danny needs a doctor.
Meanwhile in Dodge, Festus is driving Doc out to a house where a baby is to be born. On the way Festus is a pain to Doc as he sings while Doc is getting some sleep. Suddenly they are stopped by the bandits and kidnapped to where Danny is injured. With Doc keeping the boy alive Festus is able to escape to a neighbors house. Festus then gets up with Matt and tells him where Doc is being held.
When they get to where Doc is located there is a shoot-out. The outlaws get away but Festus is injured and has to be taken back to Dodge. As Doc rides back to Dodge with severely injured Festus and Danny -- one of the Stalcup gang does not want to leave Danny behind. He will return to Dodge to pick up his partner.
The last few episodes have been lacking action. But this show brought back all we like about 'Gunsmoke'. A very interesting story that keeps you glued to the screen. Good watch.