How to Kill a Friend | Gunsmoke (10-03-53)
Summary
U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon confronts gamblers Ben Corder and Harry Duggan in Dodge City, who return with a hired gun named Toke Mullen to kill him. Toke, a former partner of Dillon’s, seeks revenge for past grievances and a $700 bounty, leading to a tense standoff. After Toke kills a man during a crooked game, Dillon shoots him in the final confrontation. The episode explores themes of loyalty, violence, and the moral complexities of law enforcement in the Old West.
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Corder and Duggan Arrive in Dodge
Gamblers Meet Marshal Dillon
Dillon Warns Against Crooked Games
Dillon Orders Gamblers Out of Town
Dillon Investigates Shooting Incident
Dillon Discusses Ambush with Chester
Dillon and Kitty Discuss the Threat
Corder Confronts Dillon at the Bar
Dillon Orders Gamblers to Leave
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Toke Mullen Revealed as Hired Gun
Dillon and Toke Confront Each Other
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Dillon Recalls Past with Toke
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Dillon and Toke Discuss Their Paths
Toke's Grudge Against Lawmen
Dillon Gives Toke 24 Hours
Toke Accepts the Challenge
Dillon Refuses to Quit
Doc Warns of Town Tension
Dillon Prepares for Confrontation
Dillon Discusses Toke with Chester
Dillon Offers Toke Money
Toke Rejects Dillon's Offer
Toke Shoots Man at Saloon
Dillon Confronts Toke and Gamblers
Dillon Shoots Toke
Dillon Orders Gamblers Out
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