In the exciting kickoff to “Gunsmoke’s” second season, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself up against a cunning group of thieves plotting to steal rifles from the Army, despite skepticism from the Commanding Officer. When news arrives that four wagonloads of rifles are en route to Dodge, Cy and Jim make plans to hijack the shipment. The twist comes when Will Jonas, a sutler who follows the army to sell goods to the soldiers, hires Chester to help unload the valuable cargo, unknowingly involving him in a dangerous scheme.

As Matt Dillon gets wind of the illegal operation, he steps in to investigate, determined to prevent the rifles from falling into the wrong hands. But with resistance from the Army’s Commanding Officer and the well-organized ring of thieves working against him, Dillon’s resolve and resourcefulness will be tested to the limit.

Written by John Meston, “The Sutler” captures the high-stakes tension and rugged justice that “Gunsmoke” fans have come to love, blending action, suspense, and classic Western grit.

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Tune in to this thrilling episode as Marshal Dillon takes on a dangerous mission to safeguard the Army’s weapons and uphold the law in Dodge City.