Richard Kimble is a fictional character and the protagonist of the television series The Fugitive, which originally aired from 1963 to 1967. He is a successful Chicago vascular surgeon who is wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife, Helen Kimble. The series follows his escape from custody as he seeks to prove his innocence while being pursued by U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard. Throughout the series, Kimble travels across the country, encountering various challenges and people who help or hinder his quest for justice. His story is marked by themes of perseverance, the search for truth, and the struggle against a flawed legal system.