Gunsmoke Season 4 Episode 64 Ep 64 - Stage Hold-Up
- January 1, 1958
Marshal Dillon is a respected lawman in the wild west town of Dodge City. In this episode entitled "Stage Hold-Up", Marshal Dillon is faced with a new challenge as a group of bandits attempt to rob the stagecoach that is carrying a large amount of gold to the town. The stagecoach is being guarded by one of the town's businessmen named George, who is also a friend of the Marshal.
As the stagecoach approaches Dodge City, the bandits ambush it, killing the driver and several of the passengers. George manages to hold off the bandits with his gun, but they eventually take him hostage and leave the scene with the gold.
Upon hearing of the hold-up, the Marshal and his deputies go in pursuit of the bandits. They track them to their hideout and engage in a fierce gunfight. During the confrontation, the Marshal is shot and left for dead, but he manages to make it back to town with the help of a local farmer.
Once back in town, the Marshal learns that one of the bandits has been captured and is being held in the town jail. He interrogates the bandit and learns that the bandits had an accomplice in the town who was helping them carry out the robbery.
Determined to bring the bandits to justice, the Marshal sets out to find the accomplice. He finally tracks him down, but is faced with a difficult decision when he realizes that the man he has caught is actually a close friend of his.
The episode is filled with action, suspense, and moral dilemmas that are sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With a strong focus on the Marshal's journey to bring justice to Dodge City, "Stage Hold-Up" is a classic western tale that showcases the dangers and challenges of life in the wild west.