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Gunsmoke· Season 17 · Episode 9

Lijah

S17E09·7.0·November 8, 1971·1h·CBS

Lijah, an itinerant mountain man, happens on three murdered members of the Ezra Parker family, and discovers the lone survivor, ten-year-old Rachel Mae, hiding in the root cellar. As Lijah is burying the family, Hale Parker, Rachel Mae's shiftless uncle, comes on the scene. In a struggle with the supposed killer Lijah, Hale is knocked unconscious. Lijah leaves and takes Rachel Mae with him to rescue her from unseen danger. Hale revives and makes his way to Dodge City where he tells his story. Matt organizes a posse and rides out to see what's what.

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#11In Season 17of 24 rated episodes
#193All-timeof 570 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 17 averages 7.3
1971First airedNovember 8, 1971

Guest stars

Ted JordanTed Jordanas Nathan Burke
Herb VigranHerb Vigranas Judge Brooker
Pat HinglePat Hingleas Dr. Chapman
Denny MillerDenny Milleras Lijah
William WintersoleWilliam Wintersoleas Will Standish
Erin MoranErin Moranas Rachel ParkerMilburn StoneMilburn Stoneas Dr. Galen "Doc" Adams

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