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Gunsmoke Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
39 Episodes 1959 - 1960
Episode 1
Target
Sat, Sep 5, 1959 30 mins
A young man's romance with a Gypsy girl is crushed by his father. Danny: Darryl Hickman. Kadar: John Carradine. Nayomi: Susan Lloyd. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Kitty: Amanda Blake.
Episode 2
Kitty's Injury
Sat, Sep 19, 1959 30 mins
Kitty (Amanda Blake) has been badly injured in a fall from a horse. Matt: James Arness. Judson: Don Dubbins. Cora: Anne Seymour.
Episode 3
Horse Deal
Sat, Sep 26, 1959 30 mins
Ranchers were sold stolen horses but Matt is strangely lazy about chasing the thieves. Matt: James Arness. Charlie: Harry Carey. Bowers: Bartlett Robinson. Slim: Trevor Bardette. Wirth: Michael Hinn.
Episode 4
Johnny Red
Sat, Oct 3, 1959 30 mins
Matt suspects that a new arrival (James Drury) is a ruthless criminal. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Doc: Milburn Stone. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Mrs. Crale: Josephine Hutchinson.
Episode 5
Kangaroo
Sat, Oct 10, 1959 30 mins
Chester is taken hostage by a crazy family. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Ira: Peter Whitney. Hod: John Crawford. Dal: Richard Rust. Matt: James Arness. Doc: Milburn Stone.
Episode 6
Tail to the Wind
Sat, Oct 17, 1959 30 mins
A threatened rancher refuses Matt's offer of assistance. Neller: Harry Townes. Mrs. Neller: Alice Backes. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Reese: Harry Swoger. Harlow: Alan Reed Jr.
Episode 7
Annie Oakley
Sat, Oct 24, 1959 30 mins
A neglected wife (Florence MacMichael) tricks her husband into fighting with a neighbor. Kinsman: George Mitchell. Dolliver: John Anderson. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Kitty: Amanda Blake.
Episode 8
Saludos
Sat, Oct 31, 1959 30 mins
Jack Elam, Gene Nelson and Robert J. Wilke play three cowboys suspected of wounding a half Native American girl. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Kitty: Amanda Blake.
Episode 9
Brother Whelp
Sat, Nov 7, 1959 30 mins
Sted Rutger (Lew Gallo) returns to Dodge to kill his brother---who married Sted's fiancee. Tassy: Ellen Clark. Tom: John Clarke. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Kitty: Amanda Blake.
Episode 10
The Boots
Sat, Nov 14, 1959 30 mins
Young Tommy wants to follow in Zeno's footsteps---but he doesn't know that Zeno was a gunslinger. Zeno: John Larch. Tommy: Richard Eyer. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Doc: Milburn Stone.
Episode 11
Odd Man Out
Sat, Nov 21, 1959 30 mins
When an old farmer (Elisha Cook) says his wife left him, Matt suspects foul play. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Doc: Milburn Stone. Mrs. Peel: Elizabeth York. Peel: William Phipps. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Jonas: Dabbs Greer.
Episode 12
Miguel's Daughter
Sat, Nov 28, 1959 30 mins
Kitty (Amanda Blake) stops two men from molesting Chavela Ramirez, but the girl's father swears vengeance. Chavela: Fintan Meyler. Miguel: Simon Oakland. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver.
Episode 13
Box o' Rocks
Sat, Dec 5, 1959 30 mins
Something's amiss at a funeral: the coffin is filled with rocks. Matt: James Arness. The Rev. Mr. Blouze: Vaughn Taylor. Jed: Larry Blake. Chester: Dennis Weaver.
Episode 14
False Witness
Sat, Dec 12, 1959 30 mins
Romey Crep wants to attract attention, and he succeeds---by claiming he can identify a murderer. Crep: Wright King. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Tom Morey: Wayne Rogers. Kitty: Amanda Blake.
Episode 15
Tag, You're It
Sat, Dec 19, 1959 30 mins
A notorious gunfighter has arrived in town and the citizens want to know who he's after this time. Killion: Paul Langton. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Rusty: Madlyn Rhue. Kitty: Amanda Blake.
Episode 16
Thick 'n' Thin
Sat, Dec 26, 1959 30 mins
Two elderly ranch partners have a falling out. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. McCoy: Robert Emhardt. Perkins: Percy Helton. Summer: Tina Menard.
Episode 17
Groat's Grudge
Sat, Jan 2, 1960 30 mins
Ex-Rebel Lee Grayson (Ross Elliot) thinks a cowboy killed Mrs. Grayson during Sherman's march through Georgia---and he intends to even the score. Haskett: Thomas Coley. Matt: James Arness. Doc: Milburn Stone. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Kitty: Amanda Blake.
Episode 18
Big Tom
Sat, Jan 9, 1960 30 mins
A conniving fight manager arranges a dangerous boxing match. Clay: Harry Lauter. Burr: Robert J. Wilke. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver.
Episode 19
Till Death Do Us
Sat, Jan 16, 1960 30 mins
Eccentric old Jezra Cobb and his wife are the targets for a killer. Jezra: Milton Selzer. Minerva: Mary Field. Matt: James Arness. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Rado: Rayford Barnes. Doc: Milburn Stone.
Episode 20
The Tragedian
Sat, Jan 23, 1960 30 mins
Marked cards spell trouble for an unemployed actor. Vanderman: John Abbott. Matt: James Arness. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Brad: Stanley Clements. Ben: Harry Woods. Joe: Howard McNear. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Doc: Milburn Stone.
Episode 21
Hinka Do
Sat, Jan 30, 1960 30 mins
The new saloonkeeper in Dodge City is a woman who's very handy with a six-shooter. Mamie: Nina Varela. Herman: Walter Burke. Matt: James Arness. Cowboy: Mike Green. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Doc: Milburn Stone. Drunk: Richard Reeves. Manuel: Ric Roman.
Episode 22
Doc Judge
Sat, Jan 30, 1960 30 mins
With Matt out of town, Chester is Doc's only protection when his life is threatened. Doc: Milburn Stone. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Harp: Barry Atwater. Jonas: Dabbs Greer.
Episode 23
Moo Moo Raid
Sat, Feb 6, 1960 30 mins
Two trail bosses clash over the right of way across a swollen river. Onie: Raymond Hatton. Tush: Lane Bradford. Bert: Robert Karnes. Matt: James Arness. Gib: Tyler McVey. Peter: Richard Evans. Cary: Ron Hayes. Doc: Milburn Stone. Kitty: Amanda Blake.
Episode 24
Kitty's Killing
Sat, Feb 20, 1960 30 mins
Kitty risks her life to thwart a murder attempt. Leech: Abraham Sofaer. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Radford: John Pickard. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver.
Episode 25
Jailbait Janet
Sat, Feb 27, 1960 30 mins
A bandit's children assist him in a robbery---and one of them kills a man. Everly: John Larch. Jerry: Steven Terrell. Janet: Nan Peterson. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Doc: Milburn Stone.
Episode 26
Unwanted Deputy
Sat, Mar 5, 1960 30 mins
The brother of a convicted killer runs against Matt for U.S. marshal. Matt: James Arness. Walsh: Charles Aidman. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Kitty: Amanda Blake.
Episode 27
Where'd They Go
Sat, Mar 12, 1960 30 mins
Despite a lack of proof, a storekeeper accuses a farmer of robbery. Jonas: Dabbs Greer. Matt: James Arness. Medora: Betty Harford. Doc: Milburn Stone.
Episode 28
Crowbait Bob
Sat, Mar 26, 1960 30 mins
Kitty is named sole heir in "Crowbait" Bob's will. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Bob: Hank Patterson. Elbin: Ned Glass. Matt: James Arness. Ace: John Apone. Doc: Milburn Stone.
Episode 29
Colleen So Green
Sat, Apr 2, 1960 30 mins
Colleen (Joanna Moore), a Southern belle, is taking over the town with her charm. Doc: Milburn Stone. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Reeger: Harry Swoger. Jonas: Dabbs Greer. Jim Buck: Robert Brubaker. Matt: James Arness. Kitty: Amanda Blake.
Episode 30
The Ex-Urbanites
Sat, Apr 9, 1960 30 mins
Chester (Dennis Weaver) tends to a wounded Doc while attempting to fend off two outlaws. Matt: James Arness. Doc: Milburn Stone.
Episode 31
I Thee Wed
Sat, Apr 16, 1960 30 mins
Sam and Hester Lackett have a great understanding. Every time Matt arrests him for wife beating, she pays his fine. Lackett: Allyn Joslyn. Hester: Alice Frost. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Matt: James Arness.
Episode 32
The Lady Killer
Sat, Apr 23, 1960 30 mins
The new dance-hall girl made quite a first impression---by trying to shoot the customers. Mae: Jan Harrison. Sy: Harry Lauter. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Lucas: Ross Elliott.
Episode 33
Gentleman's Disagreement
Sat, Apr 30, 1960 30 mins
There's going to be a showdown between the blacksmith and a gunman who once courted his wife. Wells: Adam Kennedy. Beaudry: Val Dufour. Jeanne Wells: Fintan Meyler. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Doc: Milburn Stone.
Episode 34
Speak Me Fair
Sat, May 7, 1960 30 mins
While hunting, Matt, Chester and Doc find an Indian boy who has been savagely beaten. Matt: James Arness. Doc: Milburn Stone. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Traych: Douglas Kennedy. Scout: Ken Curtis. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Gunner: Perry Cook.
Episode 35
Belle's Back
Sat, May 14, 1960 30 mins
Belle Ainsley (Nita Talbot) is returning to Dodge---but her reception committee is hardly friendly. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Phyllis: Nancy Rennick. Ainsley: Daniel White. Dobie: Gage Clark. Doc: Milburn Stone. Kitty: Amanda Blake.
Episode 36
The Bobsy Twins
Sat, May 21, 1960 30 mins
The Finney twins go on a maniacal campaign to kill all the Indians in the area. Harvey: Ralph Moody. Merle Finney: Morris Ankrum. Matt: James Arness. Lavinia: Jean Howell. Bud: Buck Young. Pete: Richard Chamberlain. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Taylor: Charles McArthur.
Episode 37
Old Flame
Sat, May 28, 1960 30 mins
An old girl friend of Matt's wants protection from her husband. Matt: James Arness. Dolly: Marilyn Maxwell. Rad: Lee Van Cleef. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Doc: Milburn Stone. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Mary: Peggy Stewart.
Episode 38
The Deserter
Sat, Jun 4, 1960 30 mins
A soldier and a civilian collaborate on stealing an Army payroll. Janus: Rudy Solari. Radin: Joe Perry. Matt: James Arness. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Doc: Milburn Stone. Maddie: Jean Inness. Jed: Harry Bartell. Major: Henry Brandon.
Episode 39
Cherry Red
Sat, Jun 11, 1960 30 mins
Dillon doesn't want to tell Cherry O'Dell that her husband has been killed. Matt: James Arness. Cherry: Joanna Moore. Red: Arthur Franz. Yancey: Douglas Kennedy. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Doc: Milburn Stone. Kitty: Amanda Blake.