Gunsmoke: Season 13
Season 13 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Gunsmoke Season 12.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 13 Progress Shield
The Wreckers
Sep 11, 1967 · 45 min
With a well earned vacation disturbed by the arrest of a hardened criminal, Matt and Kitty head back to Dodge. The stage they are on is sabotaged and end up wrecking. Kitty is qu
Cattle Barons
Sep 18, 1967 · 45 min
Feuding cattle barons are headed to Dodge City from opposite directions for a showdown.
The Prodigal
Sep 25, 1967 · 45 min
Amos and William Cole come to Dodge to find the backshooting killer of their outlaw father many years before.
Vengeance (1)
Oct 2, 1967 · 45 min
Part 1: Bob Johnson, Zack Johnson and Floyd Binnes are accused of cattle rustling by Parker a powerful land baron, Floyd is killed while being drug behind a horse, Zack is crippled
Vengeance (2)
Oct 9, 1967 · 45 min
Part 2: Matt goes after Bob Johnson who is planning to kill Parker to avenge the death of his friends.
A Hat
Oct 16, 1967 · 45 min
Tough Texas cattleman Red Conniston is headed to Dodge to kill Clint Sorils, who killed Conniston's son Ben in a gunfight.
Hard Luck Henry
Oct 23, 1967 · 45 min
A comedic episode. Festus tries to get a box full of gold coins away from his relatives and back to Dodge, the Dooleys who are feuding with the Haggens are also trying to get thei
Major Glory
Oct 30, 1967 · 45 min
Two deserting soldiers stab their hated Sergeant and frame Festus.
The Pillagers
Nov 6, 1967 · 45 min
Kitty and fellow traveling passenger Newly O'Brien are captured by Mexican outlaw Manez and his gang.
Prairie Wolfer
Nov 13, 1967 · 45 min
In an attempt to get money two prairie wolfers steal money from Dolan, a hardened storekeeper, then when one tries to give it back trouble starts.
Stranger in Town
Nov 20, 1967 · 45 min
Professional gunman Dave Reeves comes to Dodge for an assignment, kill his ex-wife's new husband-to-be.
Death Train
Nov 27, 1967 · 45 min
A group of wealthy passengers on a private railroad car are quarantined in Dodge.
Rope Fever
Dec 4, 1967 · 45 min
Falsely jailed on charges of murder and bank robbery, Festus is ordered to lead an aging sheriff and his zealous deputy to the missing loot. (60 mins)
Wonder
Dec 18, 1967 · 45 min
Drfter Jud Pryor tries to clear his name of murder, meanwhile the two brothers of his girlfriend are planning to kill him.
Baker's Dozen
Dec 25, 1967 · 45 min
Three baby boys are born on a stagecoach that arrives in Dodge just after being robbed. Their mother dies and Doc fights to keep the boys together instead of going to an orphange.
The Victim
Jan 1, 1968 · 45 min
Matt investigates a murder in a nearby town, trying to prove that town simpleton Bo Remick did not kill the son of the town's powerful rancher.
Deadman's Law
Jan 8, 1968 · 45 min
While Matt is out of town tracking outlaws, the cattleman's co-op takes over the town putting their own man in charge of the law.
Nowhere to Run
Jan 15, 1968 · 45 min
A teenage burglar involved in a murder is shot and left to die by his partners.
Blood Money
Jan 22, 1968 · 45 min
The father of a young gunfighter tries to end his son's career by wounding his gun hand.
Hill Girl
Jan 29, 1968 · 45 min
Hillbilly girl Merry Florene comes to town to get some schooling to better herself. Meanwhile her two cousins also arrive in Dodge and force her to rob Mr. Jonas' store.
The Gunrunners
Feb 5, 1968 · 45 min
A buffalo hunter tracks the five men responsible for injuring his Indian son.
The Jackals
Feb 12, 1968 · 45 min
Matt tracks the four men responsible for the murder of his friend an lawman who was shot at his retirement party.
The First People
Feb 19, 1968 · 45 min
Matt has to intervene when a honest, but strict Indian agent charges an innocent Indian of murder of his assistant.
Mr. Sam'l
Feb 26, 1968 · 45 min
Durning a drought, a watch witch (someone who can find water), comes to town. Meanwhile, a businessman attempts to buy up farms during this time, no matter the method.
A Noose for Dobie Price
Mar 4, 1968 · 45 min
Matt and former outlaw Elihu Gorman go after Dobie Price who has just broken jail.