The story follows Sheriff Buford Pusser, a powerful and intimidating law enforcement officer, as he maintains order in McNairy County, Tennessee, with his trusty 4-foot club. Despite his fearsome reputation, he is despised by local outlaws. After his wife's tragic death in a failed assassination attempt, Buford must care for his two children, Michael and Dwana, with the help of his father Carl, while seeking justice against the criminals responsible for his wife's murder.

1. The Killing of McNeal County's Children
Aired: Jan 17, 1981In the next episode, a deadly conspiracy emerges in Adamsville as two teenage...