Ep 25. The Prisoner
- March 17, 1969
- 50 min
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8.0 (134)
In Gunsmoke season 14 episode 25 titled "The Prisoner," Sheriff Matt Dillon finds himself in a difficult predicament when a man named Sam Keeler is transferred to Dodge City's jail. Keeler is a notorious outlaw who is on his way to federal prison, and it's up to Matt to keep him safe until he can be transported.
However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when a group of Keeler's men show up in town, intent on breaking him out of jail. Matt and his deputies are able to fend off the attack, but in the chaos, Keeler manages to escape.
As Matt sets out to track down Keeler and bring him back to jail, he begins to suspect that there may be more to the situation than meets the eye. He soon learns that Keeler has a powerful ally in the form of wealthy landowner John Beaumont, who will stop at nothing to ensure that Keeler is able to escape justice.
With danger closing in from all sides, Matt must navigate a web of deception and betrayal in order to catch Keeler and bring him to justice. Along the way, he'll need to rely on his sharp wit and quick reflexes to outsmart the villains who seek to undermine the rule of law in Dodge City.
As the tension mounts and the stakes grow higher, Matt realizes that this may be one of the toughest challenges he's ever faced. Will he be able to bring Keeler to justice, or will the forces arrayed against him prove too powerful to overcome?
Filled with thrilling action and gripping suspense, "The Prisoner" is a must-watch episode for fans of Gunsmoke. With its intricate plot, memorable characters, and expertly crafted suspense, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.