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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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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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Episode 1
Mace Gore's gang has taken over Dodge. When Matt is believed killed, Festus and Doc have a plan to lure Gore into a trap, even though his usual plan is to leave by dawn.
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Al Lettieri, Glenn Strange, Jerry Douglas, John Drew Barrymore, Morgan Woodward, Hank Patterson, Johnny Seven, Charles Seel
Episode 2
A man is convicted of robbing and murdering his partner, but the sons of Matt's old friend are responsible. Matt must arrest the remaining son after the other's dying declaration and make it to Hays City in time to stop the hanging.
Directed by Joseph SargentWritten by Paul SavageGuest stars Ruth Warrick, Tim McIntire, Glenn Strange, Stuart Margolin, Forrest Tucker, Shug Fisher, Victor Izay, Charles Seel
Episode 3
Thad, son of and deputy to an Oklahoma sheriff, arrives in Dodge pursuing vandals on his father's warrant, not realizing the Oklahoma warrant isn't executable in Dodge.
Directed by Joseph SargentGuest stars Glenn Strange, Paul Fix, Jack Elam, William Henry, Robert Sorrells
Episode 4
Someone has placed a fabulous price on Matt's head, and there are many competing to earn it.
Directed by Mark RydellWritten by George EcksteinGuest stars John Marley, Glenn Strange, Zalman King, Nehemiah Persoff, Bruce Dern, Rafael Campos, Warren Oates
Episode 5
After a successful search for gold, two prospectors hire a man, who shows up at their campfire, as a bodyguard.
Directed by James SheldonGuest stars Glenn Strange, Ed Begley, Wayne Rogers, Don Keefer, Morgan Woodward, Arthur Batanides
Episode 6
A young Pawnee arrives in Dodge to seek his own revenge on a murderer, not trusting in the white man's justice.
Directed by Harry HarrisWritten by Robert LewinGuest stars Neville Brand, Glenn Strange, John Hubbard, Hank Patterson, Howard Culver
Episode 7
Lured out of retirement with the promise of land, a bounty hunter is aimed by his boss at the man who killed his son; however, he neglects to tell his hound that the reward and charges had been dropped.
Directed by Harry HarrisWritten by Paul SavageGuest stars Robert Lansing, Bert Freed, Gregg Palmer, James Anderson, Wright King, Victor Izay, Charles Seel, Lisabeth Hush
Episode 8
A man who persuaded the good folks of Dodge to invest their money in a mine is out of prison and back to prove that there really is gold in the mine.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Gilbert RalstonGuest stars David Ladd, Norman Burton, Glenn Strange, Roy Roberts, Peter Whitney, Gilman Rankin, James Whitmore, Berkeley Harris
Episode 9
While Matt's out of town, his friends play along with a drifter's innocent impersonation of the marshal, but a man comes to town determined to get revenge on the marshal, and he's not playing.
Directed by Gary NelsonGuest stars Edward Andrews, Glenn Strange, Harry Townes, Jack Elam, Robert Sorrells, Hank Patterson
Episode 10
An elder brother took the blame for the younger as both were sent away for cattle rustling. When they return home, the younger is not done with doing wrong, nor with asking his brother to cover his tracks.
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Glenn Strange, Tom Skerritt, Gregg Palmer, Julie Sommars, Sam Edwards, Nehemiah Persoff
Episode 11
A twelve-year-old boy recovers in Doc's office and then goes with a gun after the man who robbed and killed his father.
Directed by Allen ReisnerGuest stars Michael Witney, Robert Random, Gregg Palmer, Bruce Dern
Episode 12
Twenty-two men escape from a territorial prison. The remaining 4 kidnap Matt hoping to get safe passage into Mexico. One of them has another agenda which he reveals to Matt as they get closer to the border.
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Glenn Strange, Willis Bouchey, Vito Scotti, Darren McGavin, Tom Reese, Simon Oakland, Charles Seel
Episode 13
After a risky train robbery and with two posses on their trail, four men hurriedly ride to some fresh horses. Dillon wounds one of the gang carrying the stolen money and it turns out to be a young woman.
Directed by Mark RydellGuest stars Lou Antonio, Glenn Strange, Peggy Rea, Roy Barcroft, Gene Tyburn, Ted Jordan, Lane Bradbury
Episode 14
A retired judge and his sons abduct Kitty, Festus, and Doc after Festus shoots his other son in order to defend Kitty. The judge "tries" Kitty and Festus for murder, pressing Doc into service as their defense attorney.
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Olan Soule, Glenn Strange, James Gregory, John Saxon
Episode 15
When Matt is too busy to escort Kitty to a gold mine she inherited, she travels there alone and meets with claim jumpers and other difficulties.
Directed by Abner BibermanGuest stars Argentina Brunetti, Glenn Strange, John Anderson, Paul Carr, John Harmon
Episode 16
Two Bounty hunters bring in a wounded Mexican bandit worth $30,000 and find out the Mexican government might not pay for a man who dies a natural death, so they get the idea of shooting him dead.
Directed by Mark RydellGuest stars Frank Silvera, Howard Culver, Glenn Strange, Albert Salmi, Alfred Ryder, Robert Foulk, Sam Flint, Richard Evans
Episode 17
Festus's nephew arrives, seeking a bride who can read and write. He soon finds one, but runs into difficulties earning the money he needs for her dowry.
Guest stars Glenn Strange, Judy Carne, Diane Ladd, Brooke Bundy, Royal Dano, Robert Random, Slim Pickens, Shug Fisher
Episode 18
A band of robbers have hit numerous banks with uncanny precision, planning and ease. They have their sights on Dodge now but they must remove a big obstacle before they can proceed - Marshal Dillon.
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Jim Davis, Glenn Strange, Gary Lockwood, Dee Pollock, Gregg Palmer, Michael Fox, John Anderson, Percy Helton
Episode 19
When one of the gang is hurt after robbing Dodge, the Doc is taken to patch him up. The posse was preparing to go after them but a new problem has been set they must take care of before they can recover their friend.
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Jim Davis, Gary Lockwood, Leonard P. Geer, John Anderson, Percy Helton, Michael Conrad, Richard Jaeckel, William Fawcett
Episode 20
In Matt's absence, Festus is accused of drawing first on a drunken man. Though innocent, Festus leaves town to avoid Matt having to arrest him, and takes refuge across the border with a widow and her son.
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Stuart Erwin, Glenn Strange, Geraldine Brooks, Craig Huxley, Gilman Rankin, Hardie Albright, John Pickard, Cyril Delevanti
Episode 21
A talented guitarist impresses all who hear him on an instrument that is more precious to him than a man's life.
Directed by Robert TottenGuest stars Charles Dierkop, Glenn Strange, Dub Taylor, Beau Bridges, Steve Ihnat
Episode 22
Festus has a habit of using the wishbone from a dead chicken for making wishes on. When he comes across Doc Adams, alone and snakebit, he uses that wish to help him, if it can. Meanwhile, Matt searches for three outlaws who held up a stage, killing the driver and guard.
Directed by Marc DanielsWritten by Paul SavageGuest stars Lyle Waggoner, Glenn Strange, Victor French, Lew Gallo, Michael Fox, Natalie Masters
Episode 23
An outlaw gang shoots it out fleeing Dodge City. When one of them is injured real bad, he hides out in the church where the reverend is fearful but not for himself.
Directed by Harry HarrisGuest stars Joan Blackman, Glenn Strange, Richard Bradford, Virginia Gregg, Larry Ward, Howard Culver
Episode 24
The Osage Council has found Two Bears guilty of murder. His daughter rides into Dodge seeking Matt's help. Matt is out of town chasing horse thieves, so Thad tries to help. He finds out that he and Matt are really riding the same trail.
Directed by Harry HarrisGuest stars Michael Ansara, France Nuyen, Barton MacLane, Noah Beery Jr., Harry Bartell, Ted Jordan
Episode 25
Billy has always looked up to his brother Ed. During a robbery gone wrong, he is arrested. Matt begins to open Billy's naive eyes when his brother tries to free him from jail.
Directed by Tay GarnettGuest stars Eddie Firestone, Joseph Hoover, Scott Marlowe, Tom Reese
Episode 26
Buffalo hunters kidnap Doc and Festus. Guest starring R.G. Armstrong, George Lindsey, Gregg Palmer, and Shelley Morrison (Trivia: directed by James Arness' kid brother Peter Graves just prior to his finding fame as Jim Phelps on Mission: Impossible.)
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Episode 27
Some homesteaders have chosen a piece of land that is free to use per the government, but Ben Payson has other ideas. When his daughter starts to care about the homesteaders' son, Ben decides to force them off the property regardless the cost.
Directed by Harry HarrisGuest stars James MacArthur, Lesley Ann Warren, George Kennedy, Karl Swenson, Ted Jordan, Alma Platt
Episode 28
The new newspaper in town seems to be in the business of fomenting trouble, starting with its employment as a reporter of the illiterate Festus.
Directed by Allen ReisnerGuest stars Dabbs Greer, Glenn Strange, Stefan Arngrim, Maudie Prickett, Gertrude Flynn, Denver Pyle, Dorothy Neumann, John Francis
Episode 29
When old Jacob is shot dead in self defense, his loyal Indian partner, John Walking Fox, starts paying for things with $50 gold pieces, and he becomes the talk of the town, and a target for would be robbers.
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Richard Webb, Glenn Strange, Lloyd Gough, Jim Davis, Leonard Nimoy, Howard Culver
Episode 30
Fast gunman Jim Barrett kills a man in self defense. Now the man's father and brothers are gunning for him, in addition to a young man who wants Barrett dead for a different reason.
Directed by Robert TottenGuest stars Glenn Strange, Billy Halop, James Gammon, Lee Van Cleef, Jack Elam, Zalman King
Episode 31
A mysterious man rides into town and says he is after one of two men responsible for killing his brother. When he starts crowding a stranger in town, Matt must decide how to make sure he doesn't take the law into his own hands.
Directed by Marc DanielsGuest stars Elizabeth Rogers, Glenn Strange, Sam Wanamaker, Hank Patterson, Howard Culver, Rudy Doucette, Ted Jordan, John McLiam
Episode 32
Kyle Stoner is fast with a gun and likes to prove it. When he mixes with the wrong crowd and goes up against Matt, his father gets involved and he is a friend as well as an ex-lawman.
Directed by Robert TottenWritten by Daniel B. UllmanGuest stars Joe Don Baker, Glenn Strange, Douglas Kennedy, Victor French
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
James ArnessMarshal Matt Dillon
Amanda BlakeKitty
Dennis WeaverChester
Ken CurtisFestus
Milburn StoneDoc
Woody ChamblissWoody Lathrop
Glenn StrangeSam Noonan
Dabbs GreerJonas
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