Ep 12. The Big Baby Contest

Wyatt Earp is a Western television series that aired from 1955 to 1961, telling the fictionalized story of Wild West hero Wyatt Earp (Hugh O'Brian) as he navigates his way through the dangerous town of Tombstone, Arizona. Season 1 episode 12 is titled "The Big Baby Contest" and follows Wyatt as he investigates a dangerous scheme in which a group of con artists is using a fake baby contest to rob the citizens of Tombstone.

At the start of the episode, Wyatt is enjoying a day off when he comes across a small baby left outside a saloon. He quickly takes the child in and begins trying to locate the baby's parents. However, his search takes a turn when he discovers that the baby is part of a scam being run by a group of con artists. The con artists are using a fake baby contest as a way to get close to their marks and then rob them.

Determined to catch the criminals, Wyatt enters the baby contest himself posing as the father of a very large baby. He quickly becomes a favorite amongst the other contestants, with his outsized offspring seeming to be a surefire winner. However, things take a turn for the worse when the criminals realize that Wyatt is on to them and they begin to target him and his "baby" for theft.

As Wyatt races to catch the criminals and stop their plot, he must also contend with the fact that he may not be able to keep the real baby he found. He forms a bond with the child and wants to protect him, but he knows he may have to hand the baby over to authorities if he can't locate the parents.

"The Big Baby Contest" is an action-packed episode that showcases the cleverness and determination of Wyatt Earp. As always, Hugh O'Brian delivers a fantastic performance as the heroic lawman, balancing tough action scenes with moments of warmth and humanity. The episode is well-paced, with plenty of suspense and intrigue as Wyatt works to bring the criminals to justice.

One of the highlights of the episode is the baby contest itself. It is a hilarious and chaotic scene, with all of the contestants vying for attention and trying to outdo each other with their "babies." Wyatt's own oversized baby is a particularly amusing addition to the scene, and his interactions with the other contestants provide some of the episode's funniest moments.

Overall, "The Big Baby Contest" is a strong episode of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. It showcases the series' ability to balance action, humor, and heart, and provides a thrilling story that keeps viewers engaged from start to finish. Fans of classic Westerns or thrilling TV dramas are sure to enjoy this episode and the series as a whole.