Ep 4. Ten Little Indians

In this episode of Gunsmoke, entitled "Ten Little Indians," Marshal Matt Dillon and his deputy, Festus Haggen, must solve a string of murders in Dodge City. The episode begins with a stagecoach robbery, during which the driver is killed. When Matt and Festus investigate, they find evidence that the robbers were Indians. However, when they round up the suspects, they realize that none of them could have been responsible for the crime.

As the investigation continues, more people end up dead, all with the same M.O. - an arrow through the heart. There are no witnesses, and no one seems to know anything about the crimes. As the body count rises, Matt and Festus become frustrated with their lack of progress in finding the killer or killers.

Adding to the tension, tensions between the townsfolk and the Indians run high. Some of the townspeople are convinced that the crimes are being committed by the Indians, while others are more skeptical. Matt finds himself caught in the middle, trying to maintain peace while solving the murders.

The episode takes a few interesting twists and turns as Matt and Festus interview suspects and gather evidence. Along the way, they cross paths with several colorful characters, including a snake-oil salesman and a half-breed who may know more than he's letting on.

The climax of the episode comes when Matt and Festus finally piece together the identity of the killer(s). There's a tense standoff that puts both men's lives in danger, but in the end, justice is served and the town can rest easy once again.

Overall, "Ten Little Indians" is a classic episode of Gunsmoke that showcases the show's strengths: great characters, compelling storytelling, and a commitment to justice.