Word has spread that the meanest woman in the country is heading to Dodge, according to Festus. In reality, it's Emma Grundy, who is on a mission to reclaim her seven orphans from Titus Spangler and return them to their orphanage. The townsfolk are appalled to learn that these kids have never experienced Christmas, and they decide to host a festive celebration at the Long Branch. However, when Mrs. Grundy arrives, it becomes clear she has her own reasons for wanting to deny the children a holiday. Kitty tries to take matters into her own hands but inadvertently makes the situation even worse.
Show
Gunsmoke
Episode
S17E15
Air Date
Dec 27, 1971
Season 17 Episodes
S17E01
The Lost
S17E02
Phoenix
S17E03
Waste (1)
S17E04
Waste (2)
S17E05
New Doctor in Town
S17E06
The Legend
S17E07
Trafton
S17E08
Lynott
S17E09
Lijah
S17E10
My Brother's Keeper
S17E11
Drago
S17E12
Gold Train: The Bullet (1)
S17E13
Gold Train: The Bullet (2)
S17E14
Gold Train: The Bullet (3)
S17E15
P.S. Murry Christmas
S17E16
No Tomorrow
S17E17
Hidalgo
S17E18
Tara
S17E19
One for the Road
S17E20
The Predators
S17E21
Yankton
S17E22
Blind Man's Buff
S17E23
Alias Festus Haggin
S17E24
The Wedding