Episode
Gunsmoke: Unwanted Deputy
Overview
Determined to avenge his murderous brother's hanging, Vince Walsh begins a self-serving campaign of unofficially helping to keep the peace in Dodge City over Matt's objections. Walsh is certain that his actions and his taunts will eventually goad the Marshal into a gunfight.
Details
- Series
- Gunsmoke
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 26
- Air date
- 1960-03-05
- Runtime
- 26 min
Episode context
Unwanted Deputy is Episode 26 in Season 5 of Gunsmoke. It aired on 1960-03-05. The runtime is 26 min.
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Episode 29: Colleen So Green
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Episode 30: The Ex-Urbanites
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