Dead Man's Gun 1997
What is Dead Man's Gun?
Dead Man's Gun is a Western anthology television series that was broadcast on Showtime from 1997 to 1999. Spanning two seasons, the program is categorized as a drama featuring elements of action and adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 44
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 2, 1997
- Last aired
- Mar 26, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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Overview
Dead Man's Gun is a Western anthology television series that was broadcast on Showtime from 1997 to 1999. Spanning two seasons, the program is categorized as a drama featuring elements of action and adventure. The narrative structure of the series centers on the travels of a magical revolver. In each episode, the firearm passes to a new character, and its presence serves to change the life of whoever possesses it. As an anthology, the show features a rotating cast of characters whose stories are linked by the influence of the weapon. The series is rated TV-14 for its content. Production credits for the show include various actors, directors, writers, and producers who contributed to the project during its two-year run on the network. The series remains documented in various archival databases as a distinct entry within the Western genre of television history.
Should you watch it?
“A cursed revolver brings chaos to the Old West in this anthology series.”
- Unique cursed object premise
- Self-contained episodes
- Western atmosphere
- Limited character development
- Repetitive concept
You enjoy westerns with a supernatural twist.
Suitable for teens and adults who enjoy western themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Great Mcdonacle Mar 2, 1997
- E2 Fool's Gold Mar 2, 1997
- E3 My Brother's Keeper Mar 2, 1997
- E4 The Imposter Jul 13, 1997
- E5 Buryin' Sam Jul 13, 1997
- E6 Highwayman Jul 16, 1997
- E7 The Bounty Hunter Jul 30, 1997
- E8 The Black Widow Aug 13, 1997
- E9 The Healer Aug 20, 1997
- E10 Medicine Man Sep 10, 1997
- E11 Next of Kin Oct 1, 1997
- E12 Death Warrant Oct 15, 1997
- E13 Mail Order Bride Oct 22, 1997
- E14 Fortune Teller Oct 29, 1997
- E15 The Mesmerizer Jan 7, 1998
- E16 Stagecoach Marty Jan 14, 1998
- E17 The Photographer Jan 17, 1998
- E18 The Resurrection of Joe Wheeler Jan 28, 1998
- E19 The Gambler Feb 4, 1998
- E20 The Deserter Feb 11, 1998
- E21 Wages of Sin Feb 18, 1998
- E22 Snake Finger Feb 25, 1998
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Judgement of Joe Dean Bonner Aug 7, 1998
- E2 Ties That Bind Aug 14, 1998
- E3 Sheep's Clothing Aug 21, 1998
- E4 Winner Takes All Sep 4, 1998
- E5 Sisters of Mercy Sep 11, 1998
- E6 Hangman Sep 18, 1998
- E7 The Collector Sep 25, 1998
- E8 The Trapper Oct 2, 1998
- E9 The Mimsers Oct 9, 1998
- E10 The Pinkerton Oct 30, 1998
- E11 Seven Deadly Sins Nov 6, 1998
- E12 The Ripper Nov 27, 1998
- E13 The Regulator Jan 22, 1999
- E14 The Womanizer Jan 29, 1999
- E15 Sleepwalker Feb 5, 1999
- E16 Four of a Kind Feb 12, 1999
- E17 The Oath Feb 19, 1999
- E18 The Good Chef Feb 26, 1999
- E19 The Vine Mar 5, 1999
- E20 Bad Boys Mar 12, 1999
- E21 The Phrenologist Mar 19, 1999
- E22 A Just Reward Mar 26, 1999
Frequently asked questions
Is it a continuous story or episodic?
Each episode features a new character and story.
What is the gun's power?
The revolver changes the life of whoever possesses it.
How many episodes are there?
The series aired from 1997 to 1999.
Is the gun the main character?
The gun is the central element connecting each episode.
What network aired it?
The series was broadcast on Showtime.