this episode does not feature Festus or Newly

This was the first episode without Amanda Blake in the cast as Miss Kitty. Even though Miss Kitty was a well-known and central character on 'Gunsmoke' for 19 seasons, her departure from Dodge City was not explained and her name never mentioned in this, or any subsequent episodes. 

i am really starting to hate Matt, he just comes off as cocky

I've finally watched the final season just recently, I've been watching since day one and I just have to say that this ending was very satisfying, not like others that IMO were lousy, I.E. LOST