The Fugitive: A Chicago surgeon falsely convicted of killing his wife and determined to prove his innocence by leading his pursuers to the man who actually committed the crime. U.S. Marshals: U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard and his street-smart deputies pursue Sheridan, a new fugitive who is accused of two New York assassinations. Aiding Gerard is a cocky young government operative who proves to be a match for Gerard's tactical and intellectual strengths.