The series had a simple premise: The coyote, who was very hungry, tried to catch the Road Runner, who was very fast. Wile E. would try anything to catch his prey, utilizing a wide variety of products from the Acme Company, including rocket skates, giant magnets and foot springs. Regardless of the scheme, it would always backfire, and Wile E. would end up trapping, flattening, or blowing himself up.