Jobe's Son - Gunsmoke | 09/01/1957 (Ep282)
Summary
In this episode of *Matt Dillon*, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon confronts the return of Job Harley’s son, Tad, who has been away for four years. Tad’s aggressive behavior and disrespect toward his aging father and the town’s doctor lead to a confrontation at the local saloon, where Dillon confiscates his gun. The tension escalates when Tad robs the bank and is killed by Dillon, revealing that Job had orchestrated the situation to protect his family’s reputation. The story explores themes of paternal pride, the burden of a family name, and the harsh realities of frontier justice.
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Show intro: Matt Dillon, U.S. Marshal
Job Harley visits Doc Adams
Tad Harley returns home
Tad refuses to help his father
Chester and Doc discuss Tad's behavior
Marshal Dillon plans to visit the bar
Confrontation between Tad and Chester
Marshal disarms Tad at the bar
Dillon and Chester discuss Tad's future
Chester and Dillon chat about the weather
Len Baylor reports Job needs the Marshal
Dillon visits Job Harley
Job reveals Tad's criminal past
Tad killed during a bank robbery
Job explains his role in Tad's death
Episode conclusion and cast credits
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