In the Gunsmoke radio episode titled “The Boughton Bride,” Marshal Matt Dillon becomes involved when a mail-order bride arrives in Dodge City to marry a rancher named Boughton—only to discover he may not be the man she expected. As tensions rise and secrets come to light, Dillon must navigate emotional conflict and ensure justice is served. The episode blends classic Western grit with poignant human drama, revealing the risks and hopes tied to frontier romance.