Episode 1
Chato
45m
After a friend of Matt's dies he goes to New Mexico to find the killer.
Episode credits
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Ricardo Montalban, Peggy McCay, Miriam Colon, William Bryant
TV series
Gunsmoke
1955TV-G20 seasons6.7 / 10
Get out of Dodge!
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 2
The Noose
45m
Kitty is held hostage so Matt will rescue her in ghost town.
Episode credits
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Glenn Strange, William Fawcett, Tom Skerritt, Hank Patterson, Ted Jordan
Episode 3
Stark
45m
Adam, the son of one Dodge City's revered citizens returns. But upon arriving someone takes a shot at him. The man who shot him, is Stark, a bounty hunter. It seems that Adam was in jail in Texas and broke out, Stark found him and is planning to take him back. Adam then tells him that he can get $1000 to pay him if they go to his father. Stark accepts. But when he goes to his father, his father refuses to help him. But Adam's sister, Glory, does. However, Stark feels that it's not enough, he tells Adam that he thinks that his father has five thousand on hand and tells him that's what it'll take. Adam refuses. When Stark goes to see Adam's father, he threatens Stark and reveals that after Adam stopped writing his sister for money he hired some detectives and they found him shortly after he broke out of jail. He then proceeds to pay Stark off but Adam upon learning of this refuses to let Stark leave with the money. Matt arrives and arrests Stark. Adam then goes to tell his father that he
Episode credits
Directed by Robert TottenWritten by Donald S. SanfordGuest stars Suzanne Pleshette, Henry Wilcoxon, Richard Kiley, Shelly Novack, Rusty Lane
Episode 4
Sam McTavish, M.D.
45m
Doc Adams feels that Sam McTavish (who is a woman Doctor) may replace him.
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Directed by Bernard McEveetyWritten by Bethel LeslieGuest stars Vera Miles, Tom Fadden, Amzie Strickland, Read Morgan, Lisa Gerritsen, Arch Johnson, Harry Harvey, Robert Rothwell
Episode 5
Gentry's Law
45m
A Baron may give Matt trouble because he won't let Matt put his sons in jail because of a crime they committed.
Episode credits
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Darlene Conley, Don Keefer, John Payne, Robert Totten, Louise Latham, Peter Jason, Robert Pine, Shug Fisher
Episode 6
Snow Train (1)
45m
Matt is trapped with passengers on a train.
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Guest stars Dana Elcar, Tim Considine, Doreen Lang, Pamela Dunlap, Loretta Swit, Clifton James, Eddie Firestone, Anne Seymour
Episode 7
Snow Train (2)
45m
Matt is trapped with passengers on a train.
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Guest stars Dana Elcar, Tim Considine, Doreen Lang, Loretta Swit, Clifton James, Eddie Firestone, Anne Seymour, Ron Hayes
Episode 8
Luke
45m
A wounded outlaw comes to Dodge City to find his daughter before his death.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars Morgan Woodward, Howard Culver, Rex Holman, Katherine Justice, Victor Izay
Episode 9
The Gun
45m
After a yong man kills a gunfighter he become the victim of publicity.
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Directed by Bernard McEveetyWritten by Donald S. SanfordGuest stars Patricia Morrow, Stanley Clements, Foster Brooks, L.Q. Jones, Sam Melville, Kevin Coughlin, Ken Mayer, Eric Chase
Episode 10
The Scavengers
45m
In order for a black man to save his life he must say that indians held up a wagon train.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard McEveety, Robert TottenGuest stars Yaphet Kotto, Cicely Tyson, Glenn Strange, Eddie Little Sky, Roy Jenson, Victor Izay, Slim Pickens, Ted Jordan
Episode 11
The Witness
45m
A family is held hostage so they can't testify at the trial of a killer.
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Directed by Philip LeacockWritten by Shimon WincelbergGuest stars Barry Brown, Annette O'Toole, Glenn Strange, Herb Vigran, Dack Rambo, Harry Morgan, Tim O'Connor, Ted Jordan
Episode 12
McCabe
45m
Matt has two problems he tries to arrest an outlaw then he must try to free the hostage.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars Mitch Vogel, Maree Cheatham, Mills Watson, Jim Davis, Trevor Bardette, Jon Lormer, David Brian, Robert Sorrells
Episode 13
The Noon Day Devil
45m
A bandit who is wanted by Matt hides from him.
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Directed by Philip LeacockGuest stars Pepe Callahan, John Dullaghan, Julio Medina, Anthony Zerbe, Warren Vanders
Episode 14
Sergeant Holly
45m
Sgt Holly has stolen an army payroll and is framed for it.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars Glenn Strange, Med Flory, Gregg Palmer, Read Morgan, Vito Scotti, Forrest Tucker, Albert Salmi
Episode 15
Jenny
45m8.0 / 10
A strict judge interferes when Newly allows an outlaw to make arrangements for his 10-year-old daughter, and to surrender afterwards.
Episode credits
Directed by Robert TottenGuest stars Glenn Strange, Rance Howard, Lisa Gerritsen, Steve Ihnat, Rudy Doucette, Ted Jordan, Steve Raines
Episode 16
Captain Sligo
45m
A Captain of the sea wants to live Dodge City.
Episode credits
Directed by William ConradGuest stars Richard Basehart, Glenn Strange, Salome Jens, Fred Stromsoe, Geri Reischl, Robert Totten, Royal Dano, Stacy Harris
Episode 17
Mirage
45m
Festus comes back from a shootout and can't tell the story well.
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Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Bill Zuckert, John Anderson, Dan White
Episode 18
The Tycoon
45m
Festus becomes a rich man.
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Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars Gwynne Gilford, Glenn Strange, Herman Poppe, John Beck, Nora Marlowe, Walker Edmiston, Shug Fisher, Ted Jordan
Episode 19
Jaekel
45m6.0 / 10
A convict returns to Dodge City to get a woman back.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard McEveetyWritten by Calvin Clements Sr.Guest stars Julie Gregg, Glenn Strange, Eric Braeden, Vic Tayback, John Crawford, Ted Jordan, James Chandler
Episode 20
Murdoch
45m
A former lawman tries to go after a gang of outlaws and gets a shock of his own.
Episode credits
Directed by Robert TottenGuest stars Clint Howard, Jim Davis, Anthony Caruso, Jack Elam, Robert Random, Bobby Clark, Ted Jordan
Episode 21
Cleavus
45m
Cleavus think he could be rich, but he soon finds fool's gold in the mine.
Episode credits
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars Arthur Hunnicutt, Glenn Strange, Robert Totten, Robert B. Williams, William Challee
Episode 22
Lavery
45m
Matt is saved by a cowhand from an ambush. Matt then gets to do a favor for the cowhand.
Episode credits
Directed by Vincent McEveetyGuest stars David Huddleston, David Carradine, Glenn Strange, Jack Perkins, Karl Swenson, Hank Patterson
Episode 23
Pike: Part 1
45m
Sally Fergus, called by many in Dodge ""Dirty Sally"" finds young wounded outlaw, Cyrus Pike at her home and nurses him back to health. His partners in a robbery are searching for him and their stolen loot.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars William Mims, Jim Boles, Cliff Osmond, Ross Hagen, Dack Rambo, Jeanette Nolan, Ted Jordan
Episode 24
Pike: Part 2
45mfinale
Dirty Sally becomes smitten with the outlaw Pike as he continues to heal up and the gang begins tracking Pike down.The friendship between the two grows as Pike is faced with leaving or standing his ground with the gang.
Episode credits
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars Glenn Strange, Cliff Osmond, Ross Hagen, Dack Rambo, Jeanette Nolan, Ted Jordan
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Gunsmoke
Cast
James ArnessMarshal Matt Dillon
Amanda BlakeKitty
Dennis WeaverChester
Ken CurtisFestus
Milburn StoneDoc
Woody ChamblissWoody Lathrop
Glenn StrangeSam Noonan
Dabbs GreerJonasCredits
- Created by
- John Meston
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 635
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States- Filmaster Productions
- Arness Production Company
CBSUnited States
Themes
19th centurygun fightskansas, usamarshalwild west
