The second episode of the iconic Western series , titled " The Outlaw ," originally aired on September 21, 1957. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and written by series co-creator Sam Rolfe , this episode is notable for its exploration of honor between men on opposite sides of the law. Plot Overview

Paladin ( Richard Boone ) is hired by a panicked banker to capture Manfred Holt (Charles Bronson), a convicted bank robber who staged a violent jailbreak.

: During their journey back to face justice, an "irregular bond" forms between the two men.

: Paladin tracks Holt into the Wyoming wilderness.