Gunsmoke Season 1 Episode 32
Gunsmoke
Season 1

Ep 32. Dutch George

  • June 30, 1956
  • 7.9  (168)

Dutch George, the 32nd episode of the first season of Gunsmoke, follows Marshal Matt Dillon as he investigates a group of bandits that are terrorizing the local area. The episode opens with a scene of two men riding through the countryside when they are suddenly ambushed by a group of bandits. The bandits rob the men of all their possessions and then shoot them both dead.

Upon hearing of the attack, Marshal Dillon sets out to track down the bandits responsible. He enlists the help of a local rancher named Dutch George, who is well known in the area and has a reputation for being tough and resourceful. Together, they begin to investigate the crime, interviewing witnesses and searching for any clues that might lead them to the bandits' hideout.

As they travel deeper into the countryside, Dutch George shares stories of his past with Marshal Dillon. He talks about how he used to be a notorious outlaw himself but has since given up his life of crime and is now trying to make amends for his past misdeeds. His knowledge of the local terrain and his connections with some of the area's less savory characters prove to be invaluable to Marshal Dillon as they hunt for the bandits.

Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets. One of the men they meet is a smooth-talking salesman who seems to know more than he lets on about the bandits. Another is a local farmer who is deeply in debt and may be involved with the bandits as a way to pay off his debts. Meanwhile, tensions begin to rise between Dutch George and Marshal Dillon as they struggle to come to terms with their different approaches to justice.

The episode culminates in a thrilling showdown between the bandits and Marshal Dillon, Dutch George, and their posse. In the end, justice is served, but not without a cost. The events of the episode leave their mark on all involved, forcing them to confront their own pasts and the decisions that have led them to where they are now.

Overall, Dutch George is a well-crafted episode of Gunsmoke that showcases the show's strengths as a western drama. The characters are complex and well-drawn, the action is intense and exciting, and the themes of justice and redemption are powerful and thought-provoking. Fans of the show and of westerns in general will find much to enjoy in this episode.

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  • First Aired
    June 30, 1956
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (168)
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