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rjkelley58
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8.9
Great
Mannon
"Fine example"
Will Mannon comes to town looking to gain respect by killing Matt.
Continue » Posted Aug 3, 2006 8:16 am PST

rjkelley58
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7.5
Good
The Favor
"Well written"
Kitty is torn between her feelings for Matt & the law and a sense of obligation to a man who saved her life.
Continue » Posted Jun 20, 2006 7:43 am PST

gilliganfanatic
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9.7
Superb
Hard Labor
"Exciting"
This is a wonderful episode that had me at the end of my seat. The impact of this episode is so great.
Continue » Posted Jul 28, 2005 4:37 pm PST

LeDouxFan
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10.0
Perfect
"Personal favorite"
If there was nothing else but Gunsmoke on tv, I would be happy!
Continue » Posted Jul 5, 2005 4:42 pm PST

debubba
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10.0
Perfect
"Classic"
From the dark and grim shows of the 50's to the comedy/dramas of the 60's to the watered-down, yet still entertaining episodes of the 70's comes Gunsmoke!
Continue » Posted Jul 4, 2005 8:17 pm PST

gilliganfanatic
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9.5
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Death Train
"Exactly why I watch this series"
Very nice story and plot line. This episode serves as another reason why Gunsmoke is the longest running drama.
Continue » Posted Aug 7, 2005 7:08 pm PST

larry6135
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9.3
Superb
"Classic"
Of all the westerns of its day Gunsmoke was without a doubt the very best of them all. Family entertainment at its best. Nothing has come along since then with maybe the exception being Open Range. Both showed the West as it was trials and hardship they h
Continue » Posted Jun 20, 2005 7:07 am PST

Latest Reviews

 
8.8
Great
Eliab's Aim
"Silly"
While other episodes have introduced comedic material, this one is one of the best examples.
Continue » Posted Apr 25, 2008 6:48 pm PST
6.9
Fair
Winner Take All
"Not my favorite storyline"
With a little more time and effort, this could have been a good episode. Unfortunately, the writers don't seem to have brought their best effort to the table.
Continue » Posted Apr 25, 2008 1:07 pm PST
8.5
Great
Song for Dying
"Exactly why I watch this series"
This episode exhibits the classic characteristics which made the show so successful during its twenty year run.
Continue » Posted Apr 25, 2008 11:26 am PST
10.0
Perfect
"Influential"
This television show was a pioneer in its day. Gunsmoke laid the foundation and standards for the formating of television shows in general and for its specific genre.
Continue » Posted Apr 22, 2008 5:31 pm PST
8.0
Great
Matt Gets It
"Pilot episode"
Matt must figure out how to beat Dan Grat, an outlaw who's even faster with a gun than he is.
Continue » Posted Feb 21, 2008 4:50 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Classic"
There were 3 distinct eras in the 20 year history of Gunsmoke. The 1st as a 30 min b&w series focusing on the lives of Matt, Doc, Chester and Kitty. The 2nd as a 60 min b&w series with Festus replacing Chester. The 3rd as an hour long western anthology.
Continue » Posted Nov 28, 2007 2:35 pm PST
7.3
Good
Song for Dying
"Well written"
A guitar player/singer arrives in Dodge. He refuses to answer any personal questions, and the first night in town, he barely escapes a bullet. He's running from his past mistakes, but will he be able outrun one of the worst before it's too late?
Continue » Posted Nov 3, 2007 7:38 pm PST
9.0
Superb
Chato
"Another great installment"
Matt Dillon is on the trail of a renegade Cheynne warrior, Chato. Following him into the Sangre de Christo mountains, Matt enlists the unwilling help of Chato's woman and brings her along with him to help lure Chato out into the open.
Continue » Posted Nov 2, 2007 10:32 am PST
8.8
Great
Magnus
"Exactly why I watch this series"
Chester's brother Magnus unexpectedly shows up at Christmas time in Dodge City, and he's not exactly delighted to see him. Chester thinks that his brother is a rube and will be an embarrassment to him. Chester is in for a few surprises!
Continue » Posted Nov 2, 2007 10:12 am PST
7.8
Good
How to Die for Nothing
"Well written"
Marshal Dillon does the right thing by locking up the bad guy, but backs down when threatened.
Continue » Posted Sep 20, 2007 2:09 am PST
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