Ep 19. 20-20

Marshal Matt Dillon and the citizens of Dodge City are back in this thrilling episode of Gunsmoke season 1, titled "20-20". The show is set in the Wild West, and follows the life of the Marshal Matt Dillon as he tries to keep the law and order in Dodge City.

In "20-20", the people of Dodge City are living in fear as a notorious band of robbers have been plaguing the town. They have been robbing banks, trains, and stagecoaches, and the townspeople are getting restless. The leader of the band of robbers is a man named Pete Hacker, who is known for his cunning and ruthlessness.

One day, a man named Hank Fergus arrives in town claiming to be a friend of Pete Hacker. He tells Marshal Matt Dillon that he wants to help him catch the robbers. Matt is suspicious of Hank's motives but decides to accept his help anyway.

As a part of his plan, Hank befriends a young woman named Jenny who works at the local saloon. She tells him that she has overheard the robbers talking about their latest target - a stagecoach carrying a large sum of money. Hank immediately informs Marshal Matt Dillon about the plan, and they decide to set a trap for the robbers.

On the day of the robbery, Marshal Matt Dillon and his men are waiting for the robbers to arrive. The robbers arrive, but they are not alone. Hank has joined them and is working with them. A gunfight ensues, and several men are killed on both sides. In the chaos, Hank manages to escape but leaves behind his hat, revealing his true identity.

Marshal Matt Dillon and his men track down Hank and confront him. He reveals that he was, in fact, working for Pete Hacker and was using Marshal Matt Dillon to get closer to the robbers. However, when he saw the violence and death that came with the robberies, he had a change of heart and decided to help Matt Dillon catch the robbers. In the end, Hank is arrested and the robbers are brought to justice.

"20-20" is a thrilling episode of Gunsmoke with many exciting twists and turns. It is a story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats. The acting is superb, and the direction is excellent. The atmosphere of the Wild West is brilliantly captured, making the viewers feel as if they are a part of the action.

Overall, Gunsmoke season 1 episode 19 "20-20" is a must-watch for fans of the Wild West. It has everything that one expects from a classic Western - gunfights, horse chases, and the fight of good against evil.