Former convict Trace Cordell (Tony Young) is back in town, and everyone lets him know he's not welcome. Particularly displeased with Trace's return is banker Paul Dorn (John Conte), who'd been crippled by Trace and is now married to the ex-convict's former girl friend Clara (Joan Blackman). The Cartwrights become involved when Dorn tries to use his considerable clout to have Cordell removed from the scene-permanently. Written by Ken Pettus and Frank Chase, "The Return" first aired May 2, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi