In this pilot film to the TV series, Cannon investigates the murder of a war buddy to clear the man's wife of suspicion in his death.

With his bronco-busting career on its last legs, Junior Bonner heads to his hometown to try his luck in the annual rodeo. But his fond childhood memories are shattered when he finds his family torn apart by his greedy brother and hard-drinking father.

An over-the-hill rodeo champion is so self-centered that he ignores his wife, son, and best friend.

Drifter falls in love with Native American girl, with tragic results.