Ep 7. Quint's Trail

In Gunsmoke season 9 episode 7, titled “Quint’s Trail,” Marshal Matt Dillon (played by James Arness) and his deputy, Festus Haggen (played by Ken Curtis), are on the hunt for a dangerous criminal named Quint Asper (played by Burt Reynolds).

Quint, who used to work as a cattle hand on a nearby ranch, has been on a killing spree in the area and is wanted for several murders. Matt and Festus are determined to bring him to justice and track him down to a remote cabin in the hills.

There, they discover that Quint is not alone - he has a young woman named Jennifer (played by Marlyn Mason) with him. Jennifer claims to be in love with Quint and insists that he is not the ruthless killer everyone believes him to be.

As Matt and Festus try to determine the truth about Quint and his accomplice, they find themselves in a dangerous situation. Quint and Jennifer are heavily armed and not afraid to use their weapons to defend themselves.

Despite the danger, Matt and Festus are determined to take down Quint and bring him to justice. They soon find themselves in a thrilling chase through the rugged terrain, with gunfire and danger at every turn.

As the hunt for Quint comes to a dramatic conclusion, Matt and Festus are faced with a tough decision. Will they be able to bring Quint to trial, or will they have to resort to deadly force to stop him once and for all?

“Quint’s Trail” is a thrilling episode of Gunsmoke that showcases the series’ grit and suspense. It is an excellent example of the show’s ability to mix action and drama to create compelling television. Fans of the western genre will not want to miss this exciting installment of the classic show.