Episode
Gunsmoke: The Raid (1)
Overview
A band of robbers have hit numerous banks with uncanny precision, planning and ease. They have their sights on Dodge now but they must remove a big obstacle before they can proceed - Marshal Dillon.
Details
- Series
- Gunsmoke
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 1966-01-22
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
The Raid (1) is Episode 18 in Season 11 of Gunsmoke. It aired on 1966-01-22. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 17: Sweet Billy, Singer of Songs
Festus's nephew arrives, seeking a bride who can read and write. He soon finds one, but runs into difficulties earning the money he needs for her dowry.
Episode 19: The Raid (2)
When one of the gang is hurt after robbing Dodge, the Doc is taken to patch him up. The posse was preparing to go after them but a new problem has been set they must take care of before they can recover their friend.
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Episode 20: Killer at Large
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Episode 15: Gold Mine
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Episode 21: My Father's Guitar
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Episode 14: The Avengers
A retired judge and his sons abduct Kitty, Festus, and Doc after Festus shoots his other son in order to defend Kitty. The judge "tries" Kitty and Festus for murder, pressing Doc into service as their defense attorney.
Episode 22: Wishbone
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Episode 13: Outlaw's Woman
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Episode 23: Sanctuary
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Episode 12: The Hostage
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Episode 24: Honor Before Justice
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