Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.
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Amos and William Cole come to Dodge to find the backshooting killer of their outlaw father many years before.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 13 votes.
Durning a drought, a watch witch (someone who can find water), comes to town. Meanwhile, a businessman attempts to buy up farms during this time, no matter the method.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 11 votes.
Matt investigates a murder in a nearby town, trying to prove that town simpleton Bo Remick did not kill the son of the town's powerful rancher.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 15 votes.
While Matt is out of town tracking outlaws, the cattleman's co-op takes over the town putting their own man in charge of the law.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 16 votes.
Hillbilly girl Merry Florene comes to town to get some schooling to better herself. Meanwhile her two cousins also arrive in Dodge and force her to rob Mr. Jonas' store.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 11 votes.
Two deserting soldiers stab their hated Sergeant and frame Festus.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 13 votes.
A teenage burglar involved in a murder is shot and left to die by his partners.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 10 votes.
Part 2: Matt goes after Bob Johnson who is planning to kill Parker to avenge the death of his friends.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 13 votes.
Feuding cattle barons are headed to Dodge City from opposite directions for a showdown.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 15 votes.
Drfter Jud Pryor tries to clear his name of murder, meanwhile the two brothers of his girlfriend are planning to kill him.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 16 votes.
The father of a young gunfighter tries to end his son's career by wounding his gun hand.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 11 votes.
Professional gunman Dave Reeves comes to Dodge for an assignment, kill his ex-wife's new husband-to-be.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 12 votes.
In an attempt to get money two prairie wolfers steal money from Dolan, a hardened storekeeper, then when one tries to give it back trouble starts.
The episode was rated 8.07 from 14 votes.
A comedic episode. Festus tries to get a box full of gold coins away from his relatives and back to Dodge, the Dooleys who are feuding with the Haggens are also trying to get their hands on the box.
The episode was rated 8.18 from 11 votes.
Kitty and fellow traveling passenger Newly O'Brien are captured by Mexican outlaw Manez and his gang.
The episode was rated 8.20 from 10 votes.
