Synopsis

Virginia City is gripped by a wave of organized crime, led by Sam Bryant and his ruthless gang. When one of Bryant’s men, Farmer Perkins, commits murder – killing a local storekeeper – the store owner's wife finds herself too fearful to give testimony at Perkins’ trial. Following Perkins’ sentencing to hang, Bryant retaliates by kidnapping Ben Cartwright, demanding his release in exchange for the condemned man, and forcing Adam to confront the most agonizing decision of his life. Featuring a rem