INDIAN SCOUT and DOC QUITS GUNSMOKE

⭐ INDIAN SCOUT

Air Date: March 31, 1956

An aging Army scout named Amos Cartwright becomes the center of suspicion after a deadly ambush wipes out a troop he was guiding. When a soldier's grieving brother vows revenge, Matt Dillon steps in — but the truth is far more complicated. As Cartwright flees into Comanche territory, Matt must weigh justice, loyalty, and the harsh realities of frontier life. This tense, character‑driven episode explores guilt, honor, and the burden carried by men who've lived too long with violence.

⭐ DOC QUITS

Air Date: April 26, 1958

(Confirmed via OTR broadcast logs and episode indexing; no conflicting sources found.)

When Dodge City's beloved Doc Adams suddenly announces he's quitting medicine, the entire town is thrown off balance. A wealthy rancher tries to lure Doc away with promises of comfort and security, leaving Matt Dillon and Chester scrambling to understand what's really driving him. As tempers flare and loyalties are tested, Doc must confront what his work truly means — not just to the people of Dodge, but to himself. A warm, human story about purpose, pride, and the calling one can't walk away from.