
Lucas McCain raises a son while battling desperados in New Mexico.

A marshal from another territory comes to North Fork looking for a wanted man.

After Lucas kills a mountain man in a barroom brawl, his father arrives in North Fork determined to take revenge on Lucas and Marshal Torrance, once he breaks his other two boys out of jail.

The town drunk's son thinks he is heir to Lucas' ranch.

Lucas and Mark find themselves caring for a 6-month-old baby.