George Washington McLintock, a wealthy cattle baron, anxiously awaits the return of his daughter Becky from school. His wife Katherine, who left him years prior without explanation, surprises him by returning to take their daughter back to the State Capitol.

McLintock!
A wise rancher navigates the complex web of interests among farmers, ranchers, land speculators, Native Americans, and corrupt government officials, skillfully mediating conflicts to maintain harmony in the territory.