Gunsmoke (1955)
S14E21 The Long Night
Episode Overview
Three bounty hunters take several hostages at the Long Branch saloon, demanding that Matt hand over a prisoner in exchange for their freedom. As tension escalates, Matt faces a moral dilemma that could put everyone’s lives at risk, forcing him to weigh the consequences of his choices against the lives of the captives. With time running out, he must find a way to outsmart the bounty hunters and save the hostages without sacrificing the justice he stands for.