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Gunsmoke S3E20 — Claustrophobia
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Gunsmoke•Season 3•Episode 20

Claustrophobia

7.7/10 · 235 votesJan 25, 195826 min

Ranked #21 of 39 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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Ollie Ridgers is a free spirited man who hates towns and lives free on the prairie. His friend Jim Branch convinces Ollie to go into Dodge for a good time at Miss Kitty's saloon. While Ollie is in town, two men kill Ollie's hogs and mule.

Directed byTed Post
Written byJohn Meston
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James Arness

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Episode Summary

"Claustrophobia" is episode 20 of Gunsmoke season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 235 votes, ranking #21 of 39 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Ted Post and written by John Meston, it aired on January 25, 1958.

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