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Western · 1949–1976

Gunsmoke

469 episodes · CBS

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About this show

Gunsmoke is a western radio series (1949–1976) on CBS. Hosted by Ken Peters.

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

William Conrad

432 episodes

Parley Baer

369 episodes

Georgia Ellis

292 episodes

Howard McNear

272 episodes

John Dehner

161 episodes

Vic Perrin

136 episodes

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Lawrence Dobkin

140 episodes

R

Richard Beals

16 episodes

P

Paul Dubov

14 episodes

T

Tom Tully

10 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

Ken Peters

10 episodes

Ford Bond

1 episode

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L & M

90 episodes

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Pepsi-Cola

13 episodes

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6 episodes

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5 episodes

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Post Cereals

5 episodes

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Columbia Phonographs

4 episodes

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Doan's Pills

4 episodes

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Fitch Shampoo

4 episodes

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4 episodes

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Kellogg's All Bran

3 episodes

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Where this series was heard

CBS

469 episodes

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CBS net

434 episodes

Episodes

On Goldie — 31 episodes · page 1 of 3

1952195319541955195619571958195919601961All years
  1. Ep 1

    Apr 26, 1952 · Billy the Kid

    In the first episode of Gunsmoke, titled Billy the Kid, the town of Dutch City is thrown into turmoil when a Dutchman becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, leading to the formation of a lynch mob. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is determined to uncover the truth behind the accusa…

    29:00
  2. Ep 2

    May 3, 1952 · Ben Thompson

    In this tense episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon prepares for a fateful encounter with the infamous gunfighter Lasseter. As Dillon grapples with the weight of his role as a lawman, he is forced to confront the harsh realities of life on the frontier, where violence and repu…

    7:43
  3. Ep 3

    May 10, 1952 · Jalisco

    In this gripping episode of Gunsmoke, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon responds to a horrific scene where a homesteader family has been slaughtered. The young survivor's desperate plea reveals that the attackers are trying to frame the local Indian tribe for the crime, raising the stakes…

    29:20
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 5

    May 24, 1952 · Ben Slade's Saloon

    In the Gunsmoke episode 'Ben Slade's Saloon,' Marshal Dillon faces a troubling string of murders tied to men who have recently won big at gambling. As he delves into the case, he discovers that the victims all share a common fate after leaving Ben Slade's establishment, raising s…

    28:45
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  5. Ep 6

    May 31, 1952 · Carmen

    In this gripping episode of Gunsmoke, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon confronts Major Randall, who threatens to impose martial law in Dodge City following the robbery of an army payroll and the murder of two soldiers. As tensions escalate, Dillon must find a way to maintain peace in a t…

    30:17
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 7

    Jun 7, 1952 · Buffalo Killers

    In the Gunsmoke episode Buffalo Killers, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a grim situation when two buffalo hunters are found dead, and their father is consumed by grief and rage. As Dillon investigates, he discovers that the murder is linked to a rare albino buffalo hide, raising…

    29:46
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 11

    Jul 5, 1952 · Never Pester Chester

    In the Gunsmoke episode 'Never Pester Chester', Marshal Dillon faces a dire situation when two Texas cowboys drag Chester behind a horse, leaving him severely injured. Determined to bring the cowboys to justice, Dillon sets out without his guns, relying on his wits and courage. A…

    29:51
  8. Ep 12

    Jul 12, 1952 · The Boughten Bride

    In the Gunsmoke episode "The Boughten Bride," U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a dire situation when a stagecoach carrying a fortune in gold is robbed, and the robber kidnaps Mr. Carter's fiancée, Jane. As Dillon and his deputy Chester search for the missing girl, they encounter re…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 13

    Jul 19, 1952 · Doc Holiday

    In the Gunsmoke episode titled Doc Holiday, tensions rise as Doc Holliday comes to Dodge City with plans to kill Big Jack Finley. However, it is Finley's reckless son, Thorne, who complicates matters, showcasing his arrogance and entitlement. As the situation escalates, Matt Dill…

    30:28
  10. Ep 14

    Jul 26, 1952 · Gentleman's Disagreement

    In the Gunsmoke episode 'Gentleman's Disagreement', Ed Beaudry comes to Dodge City seeking revenge against Bert Wells, who he believes wronged him. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is caught in the middle, trying to maintain order while navigating the personal vendetta between the two me…

    30:41
    • Tense
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Noir
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 15

    Aug 2, 1952 · Renegade White

    In the Gunsmoke episode 'Renegade White', Ord Spicer, a man with a dubious past, sells rifles to the Cheyenne and has already killed two cowboys with his new weapons. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is on high alert as he navigates the violent landscape of the West, where Spicer's actio…

    30:32
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Noir
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 16

    Aug 9, 1952 · The Kentucky Tolmans

    In the Gunsmoke episode titled The Kentucky Tolmans, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon encounters Hannah Tolman, a determined mountain girl who believes her father, Jed, is in danger from a would-be killer. Despite her father's drunken antics and questionable past, Hannah insists that the…

    29:59
  13. Ep 17

    Aug 16, 1952 · The Lynching

    In the Gunsmoke episode titled The Lynching, Marshal Matt Dillon faces a tense situation when a lynch mob takes justice into their own hands, hanging Billy Saxton for murder without a trial. Dillon is determined to uncover the truth behind the mob's actions and the motivations of…

    29:00
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Noir
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 18

    Aug 23, 1952 · Shakespeare

    In the Gunsmoke episode titled "Shakespeare," U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon encounters a peculiar situation when he finds a crazed actor, Irving Henry, in the midst of a Kansas heat wave. Henry, who has a deep obsession with Shakespeare, is discovered near a dead body, prompting Dillo…

    30:15
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  15. Ep 19

    Aug 30, 1952 · The Juniper Tree

    In The Juniper Tree, Jim Stanley, a slow-thinking rancher, finds himself in deep trouble when he is accused of stealing from Mingo's gambling table. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon steps in to defend Jim, who is overwhelmed by the charges against him and the pressure of being in jail fo…

    29:34
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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How many Gunsmoke episodes are on Goldie?
Goldie has 469 playable Gunsmoke episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
When did Gunsmoke originally air?
Gunsmoke originally aired 1949–1976 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Gunsmoke?
Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.