In this Gunsmoke episode, Marshal Matt Dillon is forced to perform emergency surgery when a man is critically wounded far from medical help. With only his courage and limited knowledge to guide him, Matt struggles to save the man’s life. The story highlights the harsh realities of frontier life and the heavy responsibilities often placed on Dillon’s shoulders.

In the Gunsmoke radio episode “The Brothers” (aired November 12, 1955), Marshal Matt Dillon becomes entangled in a deadly feud between two outlaw brothers. One brother tries to turn away from a life of crime, while the other is bent on violence and revenge. Dillon must step in to keep the peace, but the conflict leads to a tragic and inevitable showdown.

In Gunsmoke: The Juniper Tree, Marshal Matt Dillon investigates a tense case involving a man accused of a brutal killing beneath a juniper tree. As tempers flare and suspicions rise in Dodge City, Dillon must separate truth from rumor to ensure justice is served. The episode blends frontier grit with moral conflict, a hallmark of the series.

In Gunsmoke: “Shakespeare,” Marshal Matt Dillon encounters a traveling actor whose passion for the stage brings both charm and chaos to Dodge City. As the actor’s dramatic flair clashes with the rough-and-tumble townsfolk, tensions rise and misunderstandings abound. True to Gunsmoke’s style, the episode blends Western grit with human drama, showing how art and life collide on the frontier.

In Gunsmoke: The Lynching, Marshal Matt Dillon confronts a tense and dangerous situation when a mob seeks vigilante justice against a suspected criminal. As emotions run high, Dillon must stand firm to uphold the law and prevent violence from spiraling out of control. The episode highlights the constant struggle between frontier justice and true justice in Dodge City.

In the Gunsmoke episode “The Kentucky Tolmans,” Marshal Matt Dillon faces trouble when the Tolman family arrives in Dodge, bringing their fierce mountain feuds and violent ways with them. Their quick tempers and loyalty to family honor soon put the town on edge. Dillon must step in to keep the peace before their grudges turn into bloodshed on the streets of Dodge.