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Deadwood

TV·2004–2019·3 seasons, 36 episodes·HBO·Drama, Crime, Western·1h·8.7·Created by David Milch

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The outlaw camp of Deadwood marches slowly towards civilization, facing its first elections. But the power struggles continue over everything in Deadwood—influence, money, and whores—as the founding camp members form strategic alliances to face down the threat of a powerful newcomer, seeking to remake Deadwood in his image.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Deadwood S01E04Here Was a ManS01E04 · 8.5Swearengen directs Farnum to buy back the Garret claim; Alma prevails on Calamity Jane and Hickok for help.
  2. 02Deadwood S03E02I Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me ForS03E02 · 8.2Captain Turner tips off Swearengen with a cryptic note to another bloody incident at the Gem; later, Hearst makes his intentions known in a more straightforward way. While Jane finds a captive audience for her oratory skills, the candidates for mayor and sheriff aren't as fortunate. Alma's health raises the issue of Sofia's stewardship and newly reformed Andy Cramed pays a visit to Tolliver, with a different agenda and outcome
  3. 03Deadwood S01E05The Trial of Jack McCallS01E05 · 8.1Swearengen transforms the Gem into a courtroom as Deadwood is forced to try a cowardly killer.

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Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode12Episodes2004Aired 8.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Deadwood S01E01DeadwoodMarch 21, 2004 7.9Montana marshal Seth Bullock executes a last act of justice and relocates to a gold-mining camp known as Deadwood, where he and partner Sol
  2. S01E02Deadwood S01E02Deep WaterMarch 28, 2004 7.9As suspicions arise that 'road agents' may have been the true perpetrators of the massacre, Swearengen takes a special interest in the healt
  3. S01E03Deadwood S01E03Reconnoitering the RimApril 4, 2004 7.9Competition arrives for Swearengen in the form of the Bella Union, a gambling outfit from Chicago.
  4. S01E04Deadwood S01E04Season's bestHere Was a ManApril 11, 2004 8.5Swearengen directs Farnum to buy back the Garret claim; Alma prevails on Calamity Jane and Hickok for help.
  5. S01E05Deadwood S01E05The Trial of Jack McCallApril 18, 2004 8.1Swearengen transforms the Gem into a courtroom as Deadwood is forced to try a cowardly killer.
  6. S01E06Deadwood S01E06PlagueApril 25, 2004 7.9Bullock encounters native resistance in his quest to bring a murderer to justice.
  7. S01E07Deadwood S01E07Bullock Returns to the CampMay 2, 2004 7.8After tracking down a murderer, Bullock returns to Deadwood a changed man--and a marked one.
  8. S01E08Deadwood S01E08Suffer the Little ChildrenMay 9, 2004 8.0Deadwood breathes easier when riders bring a vaccine--and word of a possible Sioux treaty.
  9. S01E09Deadwood S01E09No Other Sons Or DaughtersMay 16, 2004 8.0With annexation looming, Swearengen calls a meeting to set up an informal government.
  10. S01E10Deadwood S01E10Mister WuMay 23, 2004 7.9An opium theft leaves Swearengen trying to find common language with his supplier.
  11. S01E11Deadwood S01E11Jewel's Boot Is Made For WalkingJune 6, 2004 7.7Alma's father, Otis Russell, arrives from New York to 'help' with her claim.
  12. S01E12Deadwood S01E12Sold Under SinJune 13, 2004 7.9In the Season One finale, the U.S. Army--under General Crook, a.k.a. 'Custer's Avengers'--rolls into Deadwood.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode12Episodes2005Aired 7.8Season avg
  1. S02E01Deadwood S02E01A Lie Agreed Upon (1)March 6, 2005 7.9Silas brings Al bad news about the new division of the hill country. In the meantime a shooting at Tom Nuttall's saloon requires the Sheriff
  2. S02E02Deadwood S02E02A Lie Agreed Upon (2)March 13, 2005 7.9In the aftermath of the fight, Al enquires about Seth's condition. Meanwhile, the Sheriff is concerned about his future with Alma, not knowi
  3. S02E03Deadwood S02E03New MoneyMarch 20, 2005 7.9Francis Wolcott, agent for the mining magnate George Hearst arrives in Deadwood. Al's condition severely deteriorates from his kidney stones
  4. S02E04Deadwood S02E04Requiem for a GleetMarch 27, 2005 7.6Wolcott is confronted by Ellsworth for snooping around Alma Garret's gold claim. Doc Cochran tells Al that his situation is critical and tha
  5. S02E05Deadwood S02E05ComplicationsApril 3, 2005 7.8As a convalescing Swearengen bridles, Cochran schools Burns and Dority how best to assist his recovery. Alma is also feeling unwell, morning
  6. S02E06Deadwood S02E06Season's bestSomething Very ExpensiveApril 10, 2005 8.1Alma proposes forming a bank, and looks to familiar faces to run it. To test himself, Swearengen grants audience to a long line of supplican
  7. S02E07Deadwood S02E07E.B. Was Left OutApril 17, 2005 7.8Tolliver wrecked Merrick's newspaper office in retribution for not publishing the county commissioner's notice. Con Stapleton and Leon are h
  8. S02E08Deadwood S02E08Childish ThingsApril 24, 2005 7.6Wolcott offers on a rich claim operated by two ornery brothers, and reports to Hearst on their progress overall. Nuttall proudly unveils his
  9. S02E09Deadwood S02E09Amalgamation and CapitalMay 1, 2005 7.7Eagar for the latest news from Yankton, Swearengen enlists Farnum to keep tabs on Blazanov and his telegrams, and admonishes Merrick for ove
  10. S02E10Deadwood S02E10Advances, None MiraculousMay 8, 2005 7.5The camp waits vigil for Doc Cochran's prognosis of William Bullock. Martha regrets her move to Deadwood after her son is severely injured.
  11. S02E11Deadwood S02E11The Whores Can ComeMay 15, 2005 7.7Bullock's corroboration of the Montana offers complicates Commissioner Jarry's counter-efforts - and sends Blazanov's telegram lines to Yank
  12. S02E12Deadwood S02E12Boy the Earth Talks ToMay 22, 2005 8.1Swearengen's shrewd manipulation of the rumor mill pays off in a Yankton counter-offer that requires only slight amending. Meanwhile, George

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season03Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode12Episodes2006Aired 7.9Season avg
  1. S03E01Deadwood S03E01Tell Your God to Ready for BloodJune 11, 2006 7.6Deadwood's first true elections are nearly here, with the offices of sheriff and mayor to be decided. Tonight, the candidates will state the
  2. S03E02Deadwood S03E02Season's bestI Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me ForJune 18, 2006 8.2Captain Turner tips off Swearengen with a cryptic note to another bloody incident at the Gem; later, Hearst makes his intentions known in a
  3. S03E03Deadwood S03E03True ColorsJune 25, 2006 7.9New arrivals on the stagecoach usher into Deadwood: Jack Langrishe, a stage promoter and friend of Al Swearengen, and Aunt Lou Marchbanks, H
  4. S03E04Deadwood S03E04Full Faith And CreditJuly 2, 2006 7.9While Alma officially opens the bank of Deadwood, Langrishe asks Joanie whether she is willing to sell the Chez Ami, so he could make it int
  5. S03E05Deadwood S03E05A Two-Headed BeastJuly 9, 2006 8.0As Tolliver tries to find a respectable employee suitable to be his liaison with Hearst, Swearengen tries to understand the reasoning behind
  6. S03E06Deadwood S03E06A Rich FindJuly 16, 2006 7.8While Hearst still lies in jail, Al pays the Sheriff a visit, asking about last night. Sofia is worried about Mr. Ellsworth's absence, which
  7. S03E07Deadwood S03E07Unauthorized CinnamonJuly 23, 2006 7.5Bullock's proposal carries the day during a meeting held at the Gem to discuss the Hearst conundrum; Aunt Lou fears for Odell's well-being a
  8. S03E08Deadwood S03E08Leviathan SmilesJuly 30, 2006 7.9Merrick and Blazanov deliver the day's edition of "The Pioneer" around camp. A stagecoach arrives accompanied by the sound of gunfire as two
  9. S03E09Deadwood S03E09Amateur NightAugust 6, 2006 8.1As Deadwood is overrun by Hearst's men, Bullock issues contingency plans to Martha. Wu is caught in a Pinkerton stampede and delivers a cryp
  10. S03E10Deadwood S03E10A Constant ThrobAugust 13, 2006 8.1With the Sheriff out of camp, Alma is assailed by Hearst's men and as she never would have expected, shelter comes from Swearengen. Barrett
  11. S03E11Deadwood S03E11The Cat Bird SeatAugust 20, 2006 8.1Bullock holds an impromptu morning meeting to determine which emergencies warrant wiring him in Sturgis, where he and Harry are delivering c
  12. S03E12Deadwood S03E12Tell Him Something PrettyAugust 27, 2006 7.6In the Season Three finale, Deadwood turns out to vote; Alma makes a deal; Utter receives one body for Hearst, who demands to see another.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

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