Ep 2. Crooked Mile
- October 3, 1964
- 51 min
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8.5 (194)
In Gunsmoke season 10 episode 2, titled "Crooked Mile," Marshal Matt Dillon and the rest of the Dodge City residents are in for trouble when a band of outlaws decide to rob the local bank. With the help of a crooked man, they plan the heist, but their plan takes a turn for the worse when one of their own is killed in the shootout. Matt and his deputies are quick to track down the remaining robbers, but getting to the bottom of their criminal activity proves to be a challenge.
As the episode begins, the outlaws are on their way to Dodge City after a successful heist in another town. They decide to enlist the help of a man they believe can provide them with a map of underground tunnels that will allow them to sneak into the bank undetected. The man is hesitant at first but soon agrees to help in exchange for a cut of the profits.
Meanwhile, Matt is alerted to the robbery and starts to piece together the clues left behind at the scene. He and his deputies begin to track down the outlaws one by one. They quickly find out that the robbers are particularly vicious, killing anyone who gets in their way.
As they close in on the robbers, Matt realizes that they have an accomplice within the town. He discovers that the crooked man has been secretly helping the outlaws, providing them with information about the town's layout and residents. With this information, the outlaws plan to rob the bank again and flee town before they can be caught by Matt and his men.
Despite the odds against him, Matt is determined to put a stop to their criminal activity and bring them to justice. The exciting conclusion of "Crooked Mile" sees the outlaws facing off against Matt and his men in a thrilling and action-packed shootout that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.
The episode also touches upon themes of loyalty and betrayal as the crooked man has to decide whose side he is really on. It showcases Matt's unwavering sense of duty and his commitment to bringing peace and justice to the town of Dodge City. Overall, "Crooked Mile" is a captivating and thrilling episode that will keep viewers hooked from start to finish.