Gunsmoke
Seen it?1955 | 20 seasons | 45 min | Western, Action & Adventure, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 6.7 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Bonanza or Little House on the Prairie, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- 20 seasons and 635 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 476 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- A big time investment at 20 seasons.
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
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 around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 20 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 389K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 14 is the high point.
Season 11955 · 39 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
Season 21956 · 39 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday- Season 31957 · 39 episodesNot rated yet
Season 41958 · 39 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday- Season 51959 · 39 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
- Season 61960 · 38 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 71961 · 34 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 81962 · 38 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 91963 · 36 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 101964 · 36 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday
- Season 111965 · 32 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
Season 121966 · 29 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday- Season 131967 · 25 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 141968 · 26 episodes · 9.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 151969 · 26 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
- Season 161970 · 24 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 171971 · 24 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 181972 · 24 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 191973 · 24 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 201974 · 24 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by John Meston
- James ArnessMarshal Matt Dillon
- Amanda BlakeKitty
- Ken CurtisFestus
- Milburn StoneDoc
- Woody ChamblissWoody Lathrop