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Gunsmoke S12E11 — The Newcomers
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Gunsmoke•Season 12•Episode 11

The Newcomers

7.7/10 · 220 votesDec 3, 196645 min

Ranked #22 of 29 in Season 12•−0.2 vs season avg

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Lars Karlgren, a Scandinavian immigrant and his teenage son Petter, find the West even wilder than they had imagined when they settle in Dodge City. Petter gets framed for a murder of a man who was picking a fight with him.

Directed byRobert Totten
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Episode Summary

"The Newcomers" is episode 11 of Gunsmoke season 12. It scored 7.7/10 from 220 votes, ranking #22 of 29 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Robert Totten, it aired on December 3, 1966.

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