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Bloody Hands - Gunsmoke | 07/14/1957 (Ep275)

Nov 7, 2026 · 20m

Summary

In this *Gunsmoke* episode, Marshal Matt Dillon captures outlaw Jack Brand after a violent confrontation, but the trauma of the killing leads him to resign his position. As he attempts to enjoy a peaceful life with Kitty, trouble follows when his old rival Joe Stanger arrives and commits murder. Chester and Doc convince Matt that his unique skills are necessary to protect the town, forcing him to return to duty to stop Stanger.

Topics discussed

CVS Pharmacy Commercial Gunsmoke Theme and Matt Dillon Introduction Doc and Chester Discuss Matt's Absence Matt Returns with Jack Brand and Dead Gang Members Brand Explains the Shootout and Is Locked Up Matt Expresses Weariness and Guilt Over Killing Matt Warns Chester and Prepares for Bed Matt Wakes from a Nightmare Chester Warns About Joe Stanger's Threats Brand Attempts to Escape with a Hidden Gun Matt Discovers Stanger Smuggled the Gun Matt and Chester Spot Stanger on the Plaza Confrontation Between Matt and Stanger Stanger Leaves a Threat; Matt Decides to Quit Matt Resigns as Marshal Matt and Kitty Enjoy a Day of Fishing Chester Reports Stanger Has Killed Two People Matt Decides to Take Up His Gun Again Gunsmoke Credits Hotels.com Commercial Staples Holiday Commercial California Manufacturing and Agriculture Ad DiGiorno Pizza Commercial
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