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In the episode Gunsmoke: Cows and Cribs, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is drawn into a dire situation when he learns about a family suffering from spotted fever. As he prepares to bring them into Dodge City for medical assistance, he uncovers a troubling connection to a local cattle thief, Joe Nadler, who has resorted to selling stolen meat to feed his family. The episode opens with Dillon discussing the cattle business, setting the stage for the moral dilemmas he will face.
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