Where Can You Watch ‘Gunsmoke’ on TV?

Lauren Novak September 10, 5:07 pm

GUNSMOKE, (from left): James Arness, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis, Milburn Stone, 1955-75. — Everett Collection

When Gunsmoke first rode onto TV screens on September 10, 1955, no one could have predicted it would run for 20 years and more than 600 episodes — or that the show would still be airing daily on multiple TV channels 70 years later. At the heart of it all was James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon, keeping the peace in Dodge City. Alongside him were unforgettable characters like saloon owner Kitty Russell, played by Amanda Blake, and loyal friends Chester, Festus and Doc. Week after week, viewers watched as Dillon beat the bad guys and kept the Western town safe.

Even decades after its finale, Gunsmoke remains one of the most beloved Westerns of all time. The show remains a staple of classic TV lineups, and new generations continue to discover Dodge City through reruns and streaming. If you’re looking to settle in and watch Matt Dillon take on outlaws, here’s where you can still find the show today, including special airings for its 70th anniversary.

GUNSMOKE, from left: Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone (front), Dennis Weaver, (1962), 1955-1975.

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INSP

Perhaps the best place to catch Gunsmoke on a daily basis is INSP. The network runs episodes in the mornings, afternoons, and often in primetime. It generally airs Monday to Friday at 11am ET and again at 7pm ET, 10:30pm ET, 11pm ET and 12am ET. It also airs on Saturdays at 10am, 6pm, and 7pm ET, and on Sundays at 12am, 1pm, 6pm and 7pm ET.

MeTV

Gunsmoke currently airs on MeTV Monday-Saturday at 1pm and 1:30pm ET, and also on Saturdays at 11am throughout the month of September 2025, for the show’s 70th anniversary.

TV Land

Gunsmoke also has a home on TV Land. The network usually airs episodes during the late morning and early afternoon, with varying hours, offering several hours of stories from Dodge City each weekday.

Pluto TV

If you prefer something more flexible, Pluto TV has you covered. The free streaming service offers a channel dedicated entirely to Gunsmoke, playing episodes around the clock. It’s the easiest way to drop into Dodge City any time of the day or night as you can also watch all of the seasons on Pluto TV.

Paramount+

Paramount+ currently offers only Seasons 7 and 8 of Gunsmoke.

Peacock

Peacock, NBC’s streaming service, currently offers Seasons 7 through 15 of Gunsmoke.

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