There will be people that dislike this show due to the heavy racist characters and the uncomfortable feeling a viewer gets from this program. However shows like this is essential to let people see how one or two people can influence a large group. The only one looking stupid in this episode is the ones filled with hate. This is a show that needs to be watched so we can learn from mistakes of other and not repeat those errors.
With Indian raids happening in the north there are many in Dodge that are uncomfortable with be associated with anything Indian in nature. This includes looking like you helping the Indians in any shape or form. When Gib Dawson brings his squaw wife, Shona, into Dodge because of a severely infected hand- people have uneasy feelings.
Three drifters, Les and Rud Torbert and Joe Riser, have heard about the raids. Through their talk of hate they get the men of Dodge to boycott anyone that may help the Indian squaw. With that hatred in the air the Dodge House and Ma Smalley refuse to take in the sick Shona. When Ms Kitty finally gives her a room the men boycott the Long Branch. They even make sure that Quint gets no work since he is what they call a half-breed.
With the town at a fever pitch to rid the city of the squaw, a break in the trio will begin the downfall of the lynch mob. When all is over the hatred may continue but the stool has changed faces- at least for now.
The entire story was not the most entertaining of all episodes but the message was clear as a bell. There will be some that dislike the messenger but the message needs to be remember by all viewers.