#1
S7E22
The Gallows
While returning suspected killer Pruit Dover to Dodge to stand trial, Matt is shot and badly wounded, and yet Dover stays with him and nurses him back to health.
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#2
S8E29
With a Smile
A rancher's spoiled son believes even after he is convicted of murder that his father's wealth and influence will save him from the hangman.
#3
S9E26
Caleb
Caleb Marr comes to Dodge in search of a meaningful life after finally acknowledging his failure at farming.
#4
Seven Hours to Dawn
S11E1
#5
Sam McTavish M.D.
S16E4
#6
The Widowmaker
S19E5
#7
Island in the Desert: Part 2
S20E12
#8
The Cabin
S3E24
#9
The Quest for Asa Janin
S8E38
#10
Kate Heller
S9E1
Lowlights
Farmer Jed Hackett (Harry Morgan) decides it's time for his three sons marry the women they brought back from Dodge City.
#634
Bad Lady from Brookline
S10E32
#633
Manolo
S20E23
#632
O'Quillian
S14E6
#631
Captain Sligo
S16E16
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