Zavala

I was disappointed with season 13; lots of episodes that went nowhere. So far, season 14 has been a breath of fresh air, and "Zavala" is a prime example.

I don't need to say a lot about the episode itself. There are already two really good reviews here that give you a taste of it without any spoilers.

This was the first time, I think, that the "Gunsmoke" theme music was re-edited and turned into some sentimental background music during two special scenes. I really like that.

Matt is seen as a hero and a good man, who can be a gentleman with an abused woman, and a real father figure with a young boy.

This episode is the reason I like to watch "Gunsmoke." If I wanted to get someone else interested in this series, "Zavala" would be what I recommended them to watch.