Chester’s Choice | Gunsmoke (07-06-58)
Nov 1, 2026 · 27m
Summary
In this episode of Gunsmoke, Chester is coerced by outlaws to lure Marshal Matt Dillon out of Dodge City to prevent a bank robbery. Chester attempts to trick Matt into leaving by suggesting a fishing trip, but Matt remains in town after noticing Chester's suspicious behavior and dual guns. The episode concludes with Matt and Chester successfully foiling the robbery, leading to Matt's humorous reprimand of Chester for his clumsy scheme.
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Episode announcement: Gunsmoke - Chester's Choice
Gunsmoke theme and Matt Dillon introduction
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Gunsmoke: Bank robbers plan the heist
Gunsmoke: Chester discovers the robbers
Gunsmoke: Robbers threaten Chester
Gunsmoke: Chester leaves the robbers
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Gunsmoke: Chester seeks Miss Kitty
Gunsmoke: Chester tries to convince Miss Kitty
Gunsmoke: Miss Kitty refuses the ride
Gunsmoke: Chester talks to Doc
Gunsmoke: Doc takes Chester for food
Gunsmoke: Chester's strange behavior
Gunsmoke: Chester's continued attempts
Gunsmoke: Doc questions Chester's motives
Gunsmoke: Chester leaves the saloon
Gunsmoke: Chester at the Marshal's office
Gunsmoke: Chester suggests fishing
Gunsmoke: Matt Dillon refuses to go fishing
Gunsmoke: Chester's persistent suggestions
Gunsmoke: Matt Dillon announces his plans
Gunsmoke: Chester's final attempt
Gunsmoke: Matt Dillon leaves for Hayes City
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Gunsmoke: Doc warns Matt about Chester
Gunsmoke: Matt and Doc discuss Chester
Gunsmoke: Matt notices Chester's guns
Gunsmoke: Matt decides to stay in town
Gunsmoke: Chester enters the bank
Gunsmoke: Chester confronts the teller
Gunsmoke: Chester reveals the robbery
Gunsmoke: Chester's plan fails
Gunsmoke: Matt Dillon arrives
Gunsmoke: Chester is injured
Gunsmoke: Matt and Chester talk
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