TV series
Gunsmoke
1955–1975, English, on CBS. Created by John Meston.
Get out of Dodge!
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.
- Seasons
- 20
- Episodes
- 635
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1975
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 120 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S20 E24: The Sharecroppers
Aired 31 March 1975
Seasons 20
Season 1
1955 · 39 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 2
1956 · 39 episodes · 7.8/10
Season 3
1957 · 39 episodes
Season 4
1958 · 39 episodes · 6.0/10
Season 5
1959 · 39 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 6
1960 · 38 episodes · 6.0/10
Season 7
1961 · 34 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 8
1962 · 38 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 9
1963 · 36 episodes · 6.9/10
Season 10
1964 · 36 episodes · 7.9/10
Season 11
1965 · 32 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 12
1966 · 29 episodes · 8.3/10
Season 13
1967 · 25 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 14
1968 · 26 episodes · 9.0/10
Season 15
1969 · 26 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 16
1970 · 24 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 17
1971 · 24 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 18
1972 · 24 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 19
1973 · 24 episodes · 6.5/10
Season 20
1974 · 24 episodes · 8.5/10
Specials
1987 · 10 episodes
Cast & crew
- John MestonCreator
- James ArnessMarshal Matt Dillon · 635 ep
- Amanda BlakeKitty · 635 ep
- Milburn StoneDoc · 635 ep
- Ken CurtisFestus · 368 ep
- Dennis WeaverChester · 341 ep
- Glenn StrangeSam (uncredited) · 192 ep
- Ted JordanLounger · 127 ep
- Rudy DoucetteCourtroom Spectator (uncredited) · 53 ep
- Burt ReynoldsQuint · 50 ep
- Howard CulverHoward (uncredited) · 45 ep
- Dabbs GreerJonas · 36 ep
- Hank PattersonJudge · 30 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 September 1955
- Last aired
- 31 March 1975
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-G
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Gunsmoke: quick answers
Is Gunsmoke worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 120 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Gunsmoke are there?
Gunsmoke has 20 seasons and 635 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Gunsmoke finished?
Yes. Gunsmoke ended in 1975, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Gunsmoke?
Gunsmoke is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium, Philo, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
Is Gunsmoke suitable for kids?
Gunsmoke is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Gunsmoke?
If you liked Gunsmoke, try Have Gun, Will Travel, Wanted: Dead or Alive, Bonanza.
Who created Gunsmoke?
Gunsmoke was created by John Meston and stars James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone.