Jason McCord (Chuck Connors) accepts a lucrative job as ranch supervisor from wealthy Lucy Benson (Marilyn Maxwell). Unfortunately, the story of McCord's alleged cowardice under fire has apparently preceded his arrival, as witness the beating Jason endures from three toughs who order him to get out of town. As it turns out, however, it is Lucy who has sparked the hostility--but how? This is the final episode of Branded's first season, and the last one filmed in black and white. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi