Gunsmoke: Old West Stories

In this gripping episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon unravels a sinister tale of deceit and murder surrounding Sam Rickers, a seemingly unassuming homesteader. When Sam brings the body of a man he claims is the notorious outlaw Bob Hobart to Dodge City, Matt quickly discovers that the victim is someone else entirely. As Matt digs deeper, he finds that Sam’s story doesn’t add up,...

In this dramatic episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon becomes entangled in a fierce land dispute between the stubborn Beedle family and ranch owner Pat Clay. When Clay accuses Jim Beedle of squatting on his land at Stone Point, tensions erupt as both sides present conflicting stories about ownership and payment. Armed and barricaded in their sod house, the Beedles refuse to budge, forcing Mat...

In this suspenseful episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the murder of Dave Thorpe, shot in the back in a Dodge City alley. All evidence points to Fly Hoyt, a Texan cowhand who had a public altercation with Thorpe just hours before the killing. Witness Holly Fanshaw claims she saw Fly commit the crime, but as Matt digs deeper, the truth becomes murkier. When Holly is found dead i...

This gripping episode of Gunsmoke showcases the fierce determination of Ma Tennis, a strong-willed matriarch willing to do whatever it takes to protect her troubled son, Andy. When Andy kills a man during a heated poker game, Marshal Matt Dillon takes him into custody. However, Ma Tennis, armed with her ever-present shotgun, storms the jail and orchestrates a daring escape for her son. As tensions...

In this intense episode of Gunsmoke , Kitty Russell is taken hostage by the ruthless Karp brothers during a violent bank robbery in Dodge City. As the outlaws flee with their captive, Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester track them through the harsh prairie, navigating searing heat and close encounters with danger, including a deadly rattlesnake. When Matt and Chester finally locate the brothers in a r...

This heartfelt episode of Gunsmoke tells the story of Coney Thorne, a man recently released from prison and seeking vengeance against Marshal Matt Dillon, whom he blames for his incarceration. Upon his arrival in Dodge City, Coney’s plans for revenge take an unexpected turn when he is stricken with fever and cared for by Abby Twilling, a compassionate nurse and widow. As Abby nurses Coney ba...

In this intense and action-packed episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon faces off against Dan Grat, a ruthless gunman with a deadly reputation. Grat’s arrival in Dodge City is marked by a violent encounter with Sheriff Jim Hill of Amarillo, leaving Hill dead in the street. When Matt confronts Grat, the showdown leaves Matt critically wounded, shot in the arm and head. As Matt fights to r...

Marshal Matt Dillon faces a moral dilemma when he decides to give young Steve Elser, a troubled drifter accused of cattle theft, a chance to redeem himself. With warnings from local ranchers and townsfolk echoing in his ears, Matt sets out to guide Elser toward a better path. However, the boy’s poor choices—befriending a known criminal, Ben Hander—test Matt’s resolve. When...

In this thrilling episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon is drawn into a complex web of deception, murder, and robbery. When sodbuster Oney Becker is shot in the back after a heated argument with gambler Al Clovis, suspicion immediately falls on Clovis. But the situation takes a darker turn when Matt uncovers a cunning plot. Clovis uses a flawless alibi with Dodge City's banker to distract Matt...

In this heartbreaking episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon encounters Dooley, a hapless buffalo skinner who confesses to a murder he didn’t commit. While investigating, Matt uncovers that the true killer is Dooley’s boss, Colpitt, who deceitfully pinned the crime on Dooley. Despite Matt’s attempts to shield him, Dooley becomes the victim of his own tragic flaws when he succu...

In this tense episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself in the middle of a tragic tale involving Hank Springer, a fugitive accused of murder, and his dogged pursuer, Deputy Brake. Springer, fiercely opposed to being handcuffed, demands a promise from Brake to return him to justice without shackles. But when Brake breaks his word, the situation spirals out of control, leading to Brake...

This riveting episode of Gunsmoke follows the story of Obie Tater, a lonely rancher plagued by rumors of hidden wealth. When two outlaws, Mitch and Quaid, brutalize Obie in their relentless search for gold, he barely survives and seeks Marshal Matt Dillon’s help. As the investigation unfolds, a young woman named Ella Mellish enters Obie’s life, marrying him under the guise of love but...

This gripping episode of Gunsmoke follows the story of Pate Kircher, a misguided teenager determined to avenge his brother’s death by challenging Marshal Matt Dillon. At just 16, Pate idolizes his late brother, Sam Kircher, a notorious gunman whom Matt killed in self-defense. Fueled by youthful pride and a thirst for vengeance, Pate sets out to prove himself by purchasing a gun and practicin...

In this compelling episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon is drawn into the whirlwind arrival of Mavis McCloud, a young woman with a mysterious past and an unexpected telegram. Mavis quickly finds herself at the center of Dodge City’s gossip when she announces her intent to marry, despite having just arrived. After a whirlwind romance, she weds Barney Wales, a hardworking cowboy, but the...

In this intriguing episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon encounters Joe Phy, a self-proclaimed U.S. Marshal, ruling the town of Elkader with intimidation and reputation. Phy’s control over the town is built on a foundation of fear, but Matt quickly realizes that something doesn’t add up. When it becomes clear that Phy is an imposter with no real authority, Matt devises a clever pla...

In this harrowing episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon uncovers a chilling plot that implicates white men masquerading as Pawnees in a series of brutal settler murders. When an entire family is slaughtered, including a young girl, Matt teams up with Captain Starr of the cavalry to investigate. What they find reveals a shocking truth: the attacks were not the work of Indians but of ruthless ou...

This gripping episode of Gunsmoke turns the spotlight on Marshal Matt Dillon as he is accused of murder in a chilling frame-up orchestrated by cattle buyer Red Samples. When Lou Price is found dead, all evidence points to Matt, and a false witness, Jim Huggins, claims to have seen Matt commit the crime. As Matt faces suspension and a trial, his reputation and life hang by a thread. With the help o...

In this poignant and powerful episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon intervenes as a newly arrived Chinese immigrant, Chen Wong, faces hostility and prejudice in Dodge City. Chen, a hardworking cook, quickly becomes the target of local bullies Pless Braden and Howard Rabb, who spread rumors of hidden treasure in Chen's small box. When the bullies escalate their harassment by cutting off Chen's...

In this action-packed episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon faces a trail boss and his unruly crew of Texas cowboys who bring chaos to Dodge City. When a member of their herd, Bud Cowan, is found murdered, tensions rise as the Texans refuse to cooperate with the law. Amid the turmoil, an innocent man named Sam Peoples is framed for the crime, forcing Matt to navigate the fine line between main...

In this emotionally charged episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon faces off against Hack Prine, an old friend turned hired gun. When Hack is hired by Dolph Trumbo to free his brother Lee from jail, the stage is set for a deadly showdown. Prine, bound by his reputation and a peculiar sense of honor, wrestles with the weight of his choices as Matt tries to dissuade him from taking the job. The t...

This gripping episode of Gunsmoke places Doc Adams at the heart of a moral and physical conflict when he is kidnapped to treat a wounded outlaw. Sworn to secrecy under threat of death, Doc must navigate the delicate balance between his Hippocratic Oath and the law. When the outlaw dies despite Doc’s best efforts, the stakes rise as Marshal Matt Dillon and the Worth family seek justice for a...

This poignant episode of Gunsmoke explores the inner turmoil of Obie Richards, a gentle man who loves the freedom of the open prairie but finds himself imprisoned after a series of violent events. When Obie's quiet life raising hogs is destroyed by the malicious acts of Giles and Deaver, his desire for justice turns deadly. Marshal Matt Dillon attempts to intervene as Obie seeks vengeance, but the...

In this riveting episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon confronts the complexities of morality and redemption as he intervenes in the spiraling downfall of young Dave Robbins. After a barbershop confrontation leaves Robbins the center of ridicule, he finds himself entangled with the dangerous and manipulative Lou Quiller. When a brutal murder implicates Dave, Matt must navigate a web of violenc...

In this suspenseful and heart-wrenching episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the brutal murders of two nesters near Dodge City. Art Long and Barnaby Hoffer are gunned down in eerily similar fashion, leaving Matt to confront a tangle of violence, deception, and misplaced loyalty. Suspicion initially falls on rancher Sam Baxter, a man with a fierce temper and a known grudge against...

In this heartfelt and action-packed episode of Gunsmoke , Dodge City’s blacksmith, Emil Walhater, finds himself targeted by prejudice, hostility, and arson after marrying Gretchen, his mail-order bride. Emil's towering strength and gentle nature are put to the ultimate test as local troublemaker Gil Tolman and his cronies escalate their harassment, culminating in a fire that destroys Emil's...