A stubborn Australian sheepherder (John Anderson) demands a life for a life after his son is accidentally killed during a fight with the Virginian; guests John McLiam, Sean McClory, Harold Gould.

A young cowhand (Albert Salmi) who only wants to learn to read and write could pay for the knowledge with his life when his pretty teacher's (Susan Oliver) jealous old boyfriend (Bruce Dern) comes to town.

Aiming to make his fortune at gambling and goldmining, Trampas quits his job at the ranch and joins forces with a happy-go-lucky thrillseeker (William Shatner); guest Strother Martin.