- 9.2/10(445 votes)
#1 - The Gallows
S7:E22Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:John Meston0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:John Meston - 9.0/10(338 votes)
#2 - Caleb
S9:E26Director:Harry HarrisWriter:Paul Savage0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Harry HarrisWriter:Paul Savage - 8.9/10(355 votes)
#3 - With a Smile
S8:E29Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:John Meston0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:John Meston - 8.9/10(346 votes)
#4 - Seven Hours to Dawn
S11:E1Director:Vincent McEveetyWriter:Unknown0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Vincent McEveetyWriter:Unknown - 8.9/10(286 votes)
#5 - Sam McTavish, M.D.
S16:E4Director:Bernard McEveetyWriter:Bethel Leslie0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Bernard McEveetyWriter:Bethel Leslie - 8.9/10(269 votes)
#6 - The Widow-Maker
S19:E5Director:Bernard McEveetyWriter:Unknown0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Bernard McEveetyWriter:Unknown - 8.8/10(343 votes)
#7 - The Cabin
S3:E24Director:John RichWriter:John Meston0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:John RichWriter:John Meston - 8.8/10(229 votes)
#8 - Wishbone
S11:E22Director:Marc DanielsWriter:Paul Savage0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Marc DanielsWriter:Paul Savage - 8.8/10(312 votes)
#9 - Mannon
S14:E17Director:Robert ButlerWriter:Unknown0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Robert ButlerWriter:Unknown - 8.7/10(284 votes)
#11 - Where'd They Go
S5:E27Director:Jesse HibbsWriter:John Meston0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Jesse HibbsWriter:John Meston - 8.7/10(394 votes)
#12 - Long, Long Trail
S7:E6Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:Kathleen Hite0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:Kathleen Hite - 8.7/10(290 votes)
#13 - The Hunger
S8:E10Director:Harry HarrisWriter:Unknown0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Harry HarrisWriter:Unknown - 8.7/10(250 votes)
#14 - The Renegades
S8:E18Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:John Meston0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:John Meston - 8.7/10(337 votes)
#15 - Cotter's Girl
S8:E19Director:Harry HarrisWriter:Kathleen Hite0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Harry HarrisWriter:Kathleen Hite - 8.7/10(256 votes)
#16 - The Quest for Asa Janin
S8:E38Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:Paul Savage0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:Paul Savage - 8.7/10(274 votes)
#17 - Kate Heller
S9:E1Director:Harry HarrisWriter:Kathleen Hite0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Harry HarrisWriter:Kathleen Hite - 8.7/10(288 votes)
#18 - Prairie Wolfer
S9:E16Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:John Dunkel0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:John Dunkel - 8.7/10(309 votes)
#19 - Hung High
S10:E8Director:Mark RydellWriter:John Meston0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Mark RydellWriter:John Meston - 8.7/10(240 votes)
#20 - Chicken
S10:E11Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:John Meston0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Andrew V. McLaglenWriter:John Meston - 8.7/10(255 votes)
#21 - The Raid (1)
S11:E18Director:Vincent McEveetyWriter:Unknown0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Vincent McEveetyWriter:Unknown - 8.7/10(222 votes)
#22 - The Raid (2)
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Director:Vincent McEveetyWriter:Unknown - 8.7/10(713 votes)
#23 - The Jailer
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Director:Vincent McEveetyWriter:Unknown - 8.7/10(294 votes)
#24 - Gunfighter, R.I.P.
S12:E6Director:Mark RydellWriter:Unknown0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Mark RydellWriter:Unknown - 8.7/10(267 votes)
#25 - Zavala
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Director:Vincent McEveetyWriter:Paul Savage

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The Best Episodes of Gunsmoke
Every episode of Gunsmoke ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Gunsmoke!

The Best Episodes of Gunsmoke
WesternAction & AdventureDrama
Every episode of Gunsmoke ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Gunsmoke!
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...
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Best Episodes Summary
"The Gallows" is the best rated episode of "Gunsmoke". It scored 9.2/10 based on 445 votes. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and written by John Meston, it aired on 3/3/1962. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Caleb".