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.

Railroad executives want to lay track through Sweetwater, but a suspicious Bret prevents the plans from moving forward.

Maverick's reluctance to sell his ranch is a major stumbling block to bringing the railroad to Sweetwater, but he is suspicious of the railroad representatives.

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

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

Eastern financial interests attempt a takeover of Sweetwater businesses.