Breakdown: Gunsmoke 55-64
Breakdown: Gunsmoke 55–64 is a twice-monthly podcast for fans of the classic Gunsmoke TV series. Host's Jennifer Packard and Steve Latshaw will dive into episodes from the 1955–1964 stretch chronologically—analyzing stories, spotlighting characters, and appreciating all the grit, heart, and quirks of Dodge City along the way. Contact via MindWaveMedia.Design
Breakdown: Gunsmoke 55-64
BreakDown Gunsmoke 55-64: Word of Honor S1Ep3
In this episode of Gunsmoke, Doc is forced into a deadly bargain after treating a gunshot victim. Surrounded by killers, he swears on his word of honor to keep their names secret—then carries the weight of that promise back to Dodge. When Hank Worth turns up murdered, Matt presses Doc for the truth, but the old physician refuses to break his oath.
Tension builds until the killers ride into town, and Doc himself becomes bait in Matt’s trap. The final showdown turns on loyalty and conscience: Doc holds fast to his word, Matt risks his life, and Chester unexpectedly tips the scales in a gunfight. It’s a story that asks how far a man should go to keep his honor—and what it costs to live by it.
Music: “Western Ride” by Sonican
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