Because she is related to criminals, a young woman is ostracized by everyone but the the Cartwrights. She unwisely seeks solace with an ex-con friend of Joe's, Clay Renton, and it's up to Ben to straighten everything out. First episode to have a chapter title after the cast credits.
Quest roles:
Jack Lord(Clay Renton), Edward Platt(Harvey Buford), Susan Oliver(Leta Malvet), Irene Tedrow(Mrs. Buford)