Bitter Water: Conflict arises between the Cartwrights and Ben's closest pal? The son of Ben's pal decides to sell the ranch. Added to their troubles is an unscrupulous land baron bent on destroying the Cartwrights by adding diseased cattle to their herd.

Clay Feet: Billy moves in with the Cartwrights after his mother dies. Unaware that his father is in prison, the boy believes he will come for him. Ironically, the father and another convict escape from prison and come for Billy. Hoss confronts the escaped convict and kills him. Now Hoss must come face-to-face with the boy.