Originally Aired: September 30, 1956

In Gunsmoke #234, “The Brothers,” the arrival of legendary lawman Leif Tugwell in Dodge stirs up tension, especially with a hot-headed young gunslinger, Trace Gore, eager to make a name by taking him down. Marshal Matt Dillon tries to keep the peace, unaware that Tugwell is hiding a debilitating illness that has ended his days as a gunfighter. As pride and reputation clash with reality, the episode builds to a suspenseful confrontation that’s more psychological than physical. A deeply human story about aging, ego, and what it means to let go.

Cast: William Conrad, Vic Perron, Sam Edwards, Harley Bear, Howard McNair, Georgia Ellis

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