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Gunsmoke
Get out of Dodge!
1955·20 Seasons·635 Episodes·★ 6.7
Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 20 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
39 episodes
1955
Season 2
39 episodes
1956
Season 3
39 episodes
1957
Season 4
39 episodes
1958
Season 5
39 episodes
1959
Season 6
38 episodes
1960
Season 7
34 episodes
1961
Season 8
38 episodes
1962
Season 9
36 episodes
1963
Season 10
36 episodes
1964
Season 11
32 episodes
1965
Season 12
29 episodes
1966
Season 13
25 episodes
1967
Season 14
26 episodes
1968
Season 15
26 episodes
1969
Season 16
24 episodes
1970
Season 17
24 episodes
1971
Season 18
24 episodes
1972
Season 19
24 episodes
1973
Season 20
24 episodes
1974
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