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Season 1 – Dead Man's Gun

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A pistol forged in hell brings sorrow to the lives of those who posses it.

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Megan Basham WORLD Jun 26, 2018
Hey, plot twists, even if they can be seen coming far down the road, can still be enticing enough to keep you from reaching for the remote. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Karl H @Kjh1972 Dec 21, 2025 This is a great program, although youngers viewers might not understand,my cross genre. It reminds me of the twilight zone/tales of the unexpected,but about a gun in the wild west . Whoever inherits,steals owns the dead man's gun, usually gets lucky,or seems to until the luck turns against them. I don't think it a binge show . Because each episode has it's own story . But it is a must watch . The twists and turns that are created keeps you watching . Only watched episodes 1 and 2 at the moment,both times I couldn't see the twist,until either the twist had ended like episode 1 or during the twist like episode 2 . If you like tales with a twist. Or like the namesake " tales of the unexpected" you really must watch this show . See more Read all reviews
Dead Man's Gun — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Neill Fearnley

Director

Joe Scanlan

Director

Ed Spielman

Creator

Howard Spielman

Creator

Brenton Spencer

Director

Joseph L. Scanlan

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 2, 1997 The Great McDonacle A traveling-show gunman becomes a marksman after buying an unusual weapon. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 2, 1997 Fool's Gold A con-man steals a gun from a dead man's campsite, then a farmer cons him. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 2, 1997 My Brother's Keeper Discovering the dead man's gun becomes a turning point in the life of a young man. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 13, 1997 The Impostor A meek salesman becomes a hero in a small town beset by criminals. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 13, 1997 Buryin' Sam A vengeful ghost goes after a dishonest undertaker who cheats, steals and kills. Starring Larry Drake. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 16, 1997 The Highwayman A well-to-do boarding-house guest changes the proprietor's life. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 30, 1997 The Bounty Hunter A shopkeeper suffers tragic consequences after indulging his dream to become a bounty hunter. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 13, 1997 Black Widow A woman murders her wealthy husband and entices a handsome jeweler. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 20, 1997 The Healer A good doctor saves the life of a killer but later wonders if he did the right thing. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 10, 1997 Medicine Man An American Indian man and his female companion are pursued by a posse. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 1, 1997 Next of Kin As a wealthy man lays dying, his family gathers to await his decisions about his will. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 15, 1997 Death Warrant A bounty hunter becomes pursuers' prey after a bystander is shot in a gunfight. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 22, 1997 Mail Order Bride A blacksmith protects his mail-order bride from a former lover. Details Episode 14 Aired Oct 29, 1997 The Fortune Teller A Gypsy gazes into a crystal ball and discovers her lover's infidelity. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 7, 1998 The Mesmerizer A hypnotist uses his skills to gain the power of life and death. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 14, 1998 Stagecoach Marty A handsome thief with crime in mind beguiles a tough female stagecoach driver. JoBeth Williams stars. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 17, 1998 The Photographer After learning the truth about the gun, a photographer seeks to cash in on his insight. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 28, 1998 The Resurrection of Joe Wheeler A drunkard uses the Dead Man's Gun to defend his town from outlaws. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 4, 1998 The Gambler A failing gambler finds he can get lucky if he takes a life using the Dead Man's Gun. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 11, 1998 The Deserter A cavalry officer deserts his regiment during an Apache ambush. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 18, 1998 Wages of Sin A simple man is talked into killing a beautiful woman's fiancé by an unscrupulous preacher. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 25, 1998 Snakefinger A safecracker's life changes after he finds the Dead Man's Gun inside a locked strongbox. Details

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Season Info

Director
Neill Fearnley, Joseph L. Scanlon, Brenton Spencer, Joseph L. Scanlan, Charles Wilkinson, Alex Pappas, Larry Sugar, Gregg Baxter, Brad Turner, René Bonnière
Creator
Ed Spielman, Howard Spielman
Executive Producer
Henry Winkler
Screenwriter
Ed Spielman, Alison Wells, Chris Dickie, Jeffrey Cohen, Bruce Zimmerman, Howard Spielman, Siobhan Byrne O'Connor
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-PG (L|V)
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 2, 1997
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