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Gunsmoke S16E4 — Sam McTavish, M.D.

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Gunsmoke•Season 16•Episode 4

Sam McTavish, M.D.

9.0/10 · 316 votesOct 5, 197045 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 16•+1.3 vs season avg

Doc Adams feels that Sam McTavish (who is a woman Doctor) may replace him.

Directed byBernard McEveety

Written byBethel Leslie

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Cast4

James Arness

James Arness

Marshal Matt Dillon

Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake

Kitty

Ken Curtis

Ken Curtis

Festus

Milburn Stone

Milburn Stone

Doc

Crew2

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Bernard McEveety

Director

Bethel Leslie

Bethel Leslie

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Sam McTavish, M.D." is episode 4 of Gunsmoke season 16. It scored 9.0/10 from 316 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Bernard McEveety and written by Bethel Leslie, it aired on October 5, 1970.

Next: E5 · Gentry's Law Best of Season 16