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Gunsmoke S13E3 — The Prodigal
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Gunsmoke•Season 13•Episode 3

The Prodigal

8.3/10 · 233 votesSep 25, 196745 min

Ranked #4 of 25 in Season 13•+0.5 vs season avg

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Amos and William Cole come to Dodge to find the backshooting killer of their outlaw father many years before.

Directed byBernard McEveety
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Episode Summary

"The Prodigal" is episode 3 of Gunsmoke season 13. It scored 8.3/10 from 233 votes, ranking #4 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Bernard McEveety, it aired on September 25, 1967.

Next: E4 · Vengeance (1)Best of Season 13