Ep 14. The Money Store
- December 30, 1968
- 50 min
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7.9 (141)
In Gunsmoke season 14 episode 14, titled "The Money Store," the town of Dodge is shaken up when a group of bandits come to town and hold up the local bank. The leader of the group, a man named Ace, is known to be dangerous and unpredictable, and he takes several hostages during the robbery, including Kitty and a young boy named Bobby.
Matt and Chester quickly respond to the situation, and they work to negotiate with the bandits in order to secure the release of the hostages. However, Ace is not interested in negotiating and he becomes increasingly violent as the situation drags on. Matt and Chester must find a way to defuse the situation before anyone else gets hurt.
Meanwhile, Doc tries to provide comfort and assistance to the hostages who have been injured during the robbery. He also works to keep the town calm and prevent any vigilante justice from being taken against the bandits.
As the standoff continues, tensions rise and emotions run high. Matt and Chester are faced with difficult decisions and dangerous challenges as they try to outwit the bandits and save the hostages. Ultimately, the fate of the entire town rests on their shoulders, and they must use all of their skills and experience to come out on top.
"The Money Store" is a tense and thrilling episode of Gunsmoke that showcases the best of the series' action and drama. With strong performances from the entire cast and a tight script that keeps the tension high throughout, this episode is sure to have viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.