When George Henry Arnett hears that Bret Maverick is in town to collect his money, Arnett (Adam West) starts a ""top gun"" rumor about Bret. After he creates a smoke screen, Arnett creeps out of town. Maverick is idolized by the town youngsters, sought after available women and hunted by the town bounty hunter. Bret Maverick is the talk of the town.

A beautiful widow (Julie Adams) asks Bart to protect her from an unknown killer. He accepts — unaware that he is the intended victim.

Bart Maverick is running for office, he is a sure candidate for U.S. Senate. Bart's political ambition has some town's people out for his blood. His opponents will go to any length to stifle his political aspirations; they threathen his life. Fearful of his opponents, Bart finds a way out of the election, without letting the voters down.

Hired to protect a cattle drive, Bart dutifully chases Indians — while a masterful swindle takes place right under his nose.

A $10,000 temptation puts Bret unwittingly in the middle of a fantastic smuggling scheme.

Toil and trouble overcome Bret when he tangles with two burly thieves and their enchanting sister (Anita Sands) — who claims she's a witch.

Inheriting a stagecoach line from Uncle Micah is only the beginning of financial problems for the Maverick brothers.