Season 16 Episode 1 - starts out with a bang as we get a classic western type gunfight as a renegade Indian refuses to be taken into custody by any officer of the law. In fact the first few minutes of the show a Marshall, and good friend of Matt, is gun downed while attempting to capture the Indian named Chato.

Far from Dodge City, Matt comforts the widow and vows to take Chato into custody and make sure that he is charge with the death of the Marshall. But this will be more than difficult as Chato will have the home field advantage and physical agility to be where someone least expects.

Chato only weakness will be his wife Mora. When she is wounded by tribesman, Chato calls a truce to the fighting so that a surgeon can attempt to save her life. But even if her life is saved, it is apparent that Chato will be difficult for Matt to arrest.

The episode has terrific casting. Ricardo Montalban is a great choice as the renegade Chato. Plus Miriam Colon, cast as his wife, makes the viewer have feeling for the Indian way of life. Even James Arness seems refreshed in the first episode of the season. The acting makes the show enjoyable for all. Good watch.