Ep 3. Clayton Thaddeus Greenwood

In Gunsmoke season 11 episode 3, titled "Clayton Thaddeus Greenwood," Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself caught in the middle of a dangerous situation when a wealthy businessman comes to Dodge City looking to buy up all the land in the area. Clayton Thaddeus Greenwood is a shrewd and powerful man who has already succeeded in driving many of the small landowners out of business.

Matt is skeptical of Greenwood's intentions and soon finds out that he has good reason to be. When one of the remaining landowners is murdered in cold blood, Matt sets out to find the killer and bring him to justice.

As he investigates the crime, Matt discovers that Greenwood is behind it all. He has been paying a gang of outlaws to terrorize the local farmers and ranchers, forcing them to sell their land to him at a fraction of its value.

Matt is determined to put an end to Greenwood's reign of terror, but he knows that it won't be easy. Greenwood is a powerful man with many loyal friends and allies, and he will stop at nothing to protect his interests.

With the help of his trusty deputy and a few brave townspeople, Matt sets out to take down Greenwood and his gang of thugs. In a thrilling showdown, Matt faces off against Greenwood and his henchmen in a desperate fight for justice.

In the end, justice prevails, and Matt is able to restore peace and order to Dodge City. But he knows that there will always be men like Greenwood out there, looking to make a quick profit at the expense of others.

"Clayton Thaddeus Greenwood" is a classic Gunsmoke episode that showcases the show's trademark blend of action, drama, and suspense. Fans of the series will not want to miss this exciting installment.