In Bret Maverick, James Garner returns to his signature title role, as the affable grifting gambler. In the premiere episode, written by Gordon T. Dawson (Walker, Texas Ranger) and directed by Rod Holcomb (ER, The Good Wife), Maverick's reluctance to sell his ranch is the major stumbling block for bringing the railroad into Sweetwater.

Maverick's reluctance to sell his ranch is the major stumbling block for bringing the railroad into Sweetwater.

Maverick's reluctance to sell his ranch is the major stumbling block for bringing the railroad into Sweetwater.

A barn-raising celebration at Maverick's ranch helps him conceal Billy the Kid from authorities.

Maverick is at a loss when he wins a young Chinese girl in a poker game.

Teddy Roosevelt comes to town to present an Indian chief with a horse from the president, but Maverick ends up winning the stallion.