Prison Escapee Richard Kimble Is A Doctor Who Has Been Falsely Convicted Of Killing His Wife. He Is Determined To Prove His Innocence By Leading Lt. Philip Gerard To The One-armed Man Who Committed The Crime. Because The Compassionate Dr. Kimble Has A Natural Inclination To Help People, He Always Gets Involved With Strangers In Need. Many Discover His True Identity And He Is Forced To Go On The Run.