Name: Passive Resistance
Released: 1959-01-17

After a devastating attack on his property leaves his home in ashes and his animals slaughtered, a man stands firm in his resolve not to name those responsible when questioned by the marshal. His unwavering silence speaks volumes, showcasing a deep-rooted sense of loyalty and conviction even in the face of tragedy. As tensions rise in the community, he grapples with the consequences of his choice, balancing the need for justice against the threat of further violence.

Show Gunsmoke

Episode S04E19

Air Date Jan 17, 1959

Season 4 Episodes

S04E01 Matt for Murder S04E01 Together Again S04E02 The Patsy S04E02 It's a Matter of Principal S04E03 Gunsmuggler S04E03 R.O.T.C. S04E04 Monopoly S04E04 E.R. S04E05 Letter of the Law S04E05 Halloween S04E06 Thoroughbreds S04E06 Ghost in the Machine S04E07 Stage Hold-Up S04E07 Waterworld S04E08 Lost Rifle S04E08 I Remember Grandpa S04E09 Land Deal S04E09 R.E.S.P.E.C.T. S04E10 Lynching Man S04E10 The Great Pretender S04E11 How to Kill a Friend S04E11 Christmas '95 S04E12 Grass S04E12 Increase the Peace S04E13 The Cast S04E13 Robo Golf S04E14 Robber Bridegroom S04E14 Coach Counselor S04E15 Snakebite S04E15 Talent Show S04E16 Gypsum Hills Feud S04E16 Globetrotters S04E17 Young Love S04E17 Rivals S04E18 The Curse S04E18 Marshal Proudfoot S04E19 Grumpy Old Man S04E19 Passive Resistance S04E20 Love of a Good Woman S04E20 True Confessions S04E21 Jayhawkers S04E21 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do S04E22 Will She or Won't She? S04E22 Kitty's Rebellion S04E23 Sky S04E24 Doc Quits S04E25 The Bear S04E26 The Coward S04E27 The F.U. S04E28 Wind S04E29 Fawn S04E30 Renegade White S04E31 Murder Warrant S04E32 Change of Heart S04E33 Buffalo Hunter S04E34 The Choice S04E35 There Was Never a Horse S04E36 Print Asper S04E37 The Constable S04E38 Blue Horse S04E39 Cheyennes

Passive Resistance (S04E19)

Season 4 Episodes