Gunsmoke Season 5 Episode 39
Gunsmoke
Season 5

Ep 39. Cherry Red

  • June 11, 1960
  • 7.6  (144)

Gunsmoke Season 5 Episode 39, titled Cherry Red, is an action-packed Western drama that centers around the arrival of a beautiful woman in Dodge City. The episode begins with Matt Dillon, the town's sheriff, chasing down a band of outlaws who robbed a stagecoach. In the midst of the pursuit, Matt comes across a wagon carrying a woman named Ruby, who is stranded on the trail. Matt offers to help her get to Dodge City, and she gratefully accepts.

Upon arriving in Dodge, Ruby soon catches the eye of many of the town's men, including Chester, the deputy, and Festus, a local gunslinger. She opens up a saloon, called Cherry Red, which quickly becomes the hottest spot in town. However, trouble begins to brew when two of Ruby's former partners in crime come to town looking for her. They plan to rob the saloon, and Matt and his deputies must work to protect Ruby and her business.

Throughout the episode, tensions rise as the outlaws threaten to harm Ruby if she doesn't give them the money they're after. Matt and his team work tirelessly to prevent them from carrying out their plan, and the final showdown is intense and action-packed.

But the drama doesn't end there. As the episode progresses, viewers are treated to glimpses of Ruby's mysterious past, and it soon becomes clear that she is not all that she seems. As her secrets begin to unravel, the tense atmosphere in Dodge City reaches a fever pitch.

One of the standout moments of the episode comes when Ruby performs a song in her saloon. Her sultry voice and provocative dance moves leave the crowd entranced, and the scene is a memorable one.

Overall, Gunsmoke Season 5 Episode 39, Cherry Red, is a thrilling and engaging installment in the classic Western series. The plot is well-crafted, the characters are compelling, and the action is exciting. Fans of Gunsmoke, as well as Western enthusiasts in general, are sure to enjoy this episode.

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Description
  • First Aired
    June 11, 1960
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (144)