Average episode despite an interesting premise. Those "wanted posters" that figure in so many westerns usually include a picture of the wanted man. But suppose the picture is of the wrong guy. Here failing farmer Rickers (Keefer) dry gulches guy in picture for reward promised, except picture is of innocent guy. Now partner of dead man swears revenge on culprit, while Matt tries to keep the peace.
It's a good novel plot device, but to me the drama doesn't really gel. Maybe it's that Rickers seems more like a bad boy than a public menace. Then too, that final scene in Matt's office seems especially contrived, even for a limited 30-minute time frame. However, what really bothered me was the overdone music that accompanies the woebegone Mrs. Rickers (McLeod). For a series that really uses mood music effectively and sparingly, this tearful lament is like piling it on. Rather Letty's face and actions speak for themselves. They need no emphasis. Good thing this was a rare exception to the norm.
(In passing—Keefer & McLeod were real life husband and wife.)