Gunsmoke: Old West Stories

The Tolmans have come to Dodge City, bringing with them a tangled web of family secrets and impending danger. Jed Tolman, a boisterous old man with a knack for finding trouble, is the target of a mysterious assailant who seems determined to end his life. His sharp-shooting daughter, Hannah, pleads with Marshal Matt Dillon to protect her father by putting him in jail. But as Matt digs deeper, he le...

The echoes of an age-old feud between two mountain families, the Witherspoons and the Humberds, reach Dodge City in this riveting episode of Gunsmoke . Hank Witherspoon, the last of his family line, finds himself unknowingly hunted by Luke Humberd, a man intent on settling a vendetta that began generations ago. Marshal Matt Dillon steps in to mediate, hoping to prevent bloodshed over a grudge neit...

In this gripping episode of Gunsmoke , Matt Dillon is confronted with a sinister scheme as a wealthy outsider, Ivy, begins to buy out every freighting business in Dodge City. Offering prices too good to resist, Ivy gains control of the local economy, but his true intentions remain veiled in mystery. However, Joe Trimble, a stubborn and honest freighter, refuses to sell his business, believing in h...

In this dramatic episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester are drawn into a complex case involving the Pawnee tribe and a white gun smuggler whose illegal actions lead to bloodshed. After a family of homesteaders is brutally attacked, Matt and Chester partner with an Indian scout to track the culprits. The trail takes them deep into hostile territory, where tension between the Army and...

In this action-packed episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon encounters Willard Bann, Dodge City’s newly appointed constable—a man more suited for peace talks than facing the town’s wild cowboys. Willard, described as humble and soft-spoken, struggles to keep order as tensions escalate between the trail-hardened drag-R cowboys and the townspeople. Amid the chaos, Matt finds hi...

In this poignant episode of Gunsmoke , Matt Dillon’s past collides with his present as a stagecoach brings an unexpected arrival to Dodge—Cara, a woman from Matt’s days in Arizona. As Cara settles into her new life, her charm and mystery capture attention, but questions arise about her true motives. Sheriff Benton from Wichita stops by Dodge with news of Jack Tolliver, a notoriou...

When a young rancher, Lee Prentice, is shot and narrowly escapes death, Marshal Matt Dillon is tasked with unraveling the mystery. Soon after, a stranger named Jake Harbin arrives in Dodge City with a warrant accusing Lee of murder, signed by a corrupt sheriff from Baker City. Harbin’s quick trigger and suspicious demeanor force Matt to act swiftly to protect Lee from being executed without...

In this intriguing episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon receives a dire warning from Wilbur Hawkins, a nervous whiskey drummer who overhears a plan to assassinate him. When Hawkins reveals that he heard two men discussing a $300 bounty on the Marshal’s life, it sets off a chain of tense events in Dodge City. As Matt and Chester grapple with the authenticity of Hawkins’ story, a sh...

In this gripping episode of  Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon’s unwavering loyalty to his friend Doc Adams takes center stage. When Doc is kidnapped by a ruthless outlaw named Jed Butler, Matt is faced with an impossible choice. Jed, a cold-blooded bandit, threatens to kill Doc if anyone comes after him. Despite the risks, Matt embarks on a harrowing journey to save his friend. Guided by...

In this emotional episode of Gunsmoke , Matt Dillon finds himself caught between law and compassion when Neil Amber, a desperate homesteader, is caught stealing from a store in Dodge City to feed his starving family. Despite his crime, Marshal Dillon opts for mercy, allowing Amber to return to his patch of land. However, the Ambers’ plight worsens when local cattleman Pete Fletcher accuses N...

When a treacherous scheme threatens to tear apart Dodge City, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself walking a fine line between justice and vengeance. A mysterious death sets the stage for a tale of deceit and desperation as whispers of stolen money spread through town. Loyalties are tested, and greed consumes those who dare to gamble with their souls. At the heart of it all lies a deadly feud where a...

When an old companion, Toke Morlan, rides into Dodge City under suspicious circumstances, Marshal Matt Dillon is caught between duty and loyalty. Toke, once a trusted ally from Matt’s past, has been hired as a gunman by a scheming gambler, Ben Quarter. Toke’s arrival brings with it the threat of violence, forcing Matt to confront his past and the grim choices of his profession. As the...

In this Gunsmoke episode, young Neil Butler finds himself on the wrong side of his stern boss, Fate Ender, after an incident in the local bar. Known for his self-discipline, Fate fires Neil for his lack of control, leaving the young man vulnerable to the influences of a shady stranger named Lee Shin. When Fate is soon ambushed and wounded, he blames Neil, setting off a deadly pursuit as Fate swear...

In this intense episode of Gunsmoke , a Philadelphia gambler named Marcus France, played by the suave Lawrence Dobkin, arrives in Dodge City. France is a man with a refined demeanor, determined to uphold his gentlemanly code—even in the rough, untamed streets of Dodge. When he falls in love with Mavis McLeod, a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship with the brutish Tiller Evans, pla...

In this stirring episode of Gunsmoke , young Tom Vickers is falling under the dark influence of his friend, Blake, leading him down a path of crime and violence. Marshal Matt Dillon is called to restore order when Tom begins causing trouble at the Texas Trail and soon ends up in jail. However, the real concern arises with a recent murder on Tom’s father’s ranch, and Marshal Dillon susp...

In this lively episode of Gunsmoke , two seemingly harmless old-timers arrive in Dodge City, eager for a final “last fling” and some harmless fun. But as their playful antics escalate, they turn their attention to Kitty, accusing her of a dangerous plot against them! Marshal Matt Dillon steps in, trying to discern whether the two visitors are innocent jesters or cunning troublemakers w...

In this tense episode of Gunsmoke , a dangerous gunman named Kriego has made his way to Dodge City. Known for his cowardly tactic of goading men into drawing their guns so he can claim self-defense, Kriego has already left a trail of victims behind him, exploiting his skills to dodge the law. Marshal Matt Dillon, along with Chester, is determined to put an end to the havoc Kriego wreaks before mor...

In this lively episode of Gunsmoke , a formidable woman named Lena Wave, portrayed with strength and swagger, strides into Dodge City, causing a stir as she throws her weight—literally and figuratively—around. Standing over six feet tall and weighing in at over 200 pounds, Lena is no ordinary visitor. She arrives on horseback with her meek boyfriend, Emmett Fitzgerald, in tow, setting...

In this tense episode of Gunsmoke , the Pawnee tribe has been raiding homesteads with rifles suspected to be smuggled out of Dodge City. When Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad, hears of a homesteader’s brutal murder, he joins forces with Major Evans from Fort Dodge and an experienced Pawnee scout, Tobiel, to track down the smuggler behind the gun sales. Their journey across the p...

In this powerful episode of Gunsmoke , Matt Dillon faces a delicate situation when Cuff Peters, an army scout, passes through Dodge with his pregnant Mexican wife, Nina. As they settle temporarily in town, they encounter Hank Lawson, a local troublemaker who displays open hostility toward Nina, solely based on her heritage. Despite Matt’s attempt to prevent tensions from escalating, Hank&rsq...

In this intense episode of Gunsmoke , Dodge City is thrown into turmoil when Mike Blocker, a towering, good-natured man with a gentle disposition, finds his impending wedding threatened by the pranks of local troublemakers. Plummer and Webb, two cowboys with a penchant for cruel jokes, push Mike to his breaking point just as he prepares to marry his love, Matilda. With tensions simmering, the cowb...

In this intense episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself investigating the lynching of a rancher, Tillman, who was accused of stealing horses from his neighbor Jake. Jake and his men catch Tillman in the act of herding away the horses, and despite Tillman’s insistence that he was only trying to return them, Jake decides to take matters into his own hands. As the story unfolds,...

In this thrilling episode of Gunsmoke , Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself in an unexpected confrontation when two outlaws, Jermo and Charlie, hold up a stagecoach while he’s a sleeping passenger. The journey from Hayes City to Dodge City seems endless, and with only two other passengers to break the monotony, Dillon eventually dozes off. However, he’s jolted awake as the stagecoach com...

In this poignant episode of Gunsmoke , a simple wanderer named Weed Pendle arrives in Dodge City on his mule, carrying only a guitar. Pendle, played with an air of vulnerability, quickly becomes a target for local bullies Tyler and Short, who are eager to make sport of him. When they learn that Pendle fought for the Union Army, they seize on his outsider status, taunting him mercilessly. Their pra...

In this emotionally charged episode of Gunsmoke , Laura Simmons, a saloon girl working under Kitty’s watchful eye, is confronted by her past when her former fiancé, Philip Lock, arrives in Dodge from Philadelphia, intent on finding her. As Marshal Matt Dillon learns, Laura had left her life and family behind when a secret from her past led her to flee to Dodge. Philip, unaware of her...