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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.
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- 01
Here Was a ManSwearengen directs Farnum to buy back the Garret claim; Alma prevails on Calamity Jane and Hickok for help. - 02
I Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me ForCaptain 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 - 03
The Trial of Jack McCallSwearengen transforms the Gem into a courtroom as Deadwood is forced to try a cowardly killer.
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Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
DeadwoodMarch 21, 2004Montana marshal Seth Bullock executes a last act of justice and relocates to a gold-mining camp known as Deadwood, where he and partner Sol - S01E02
Deep WaterMarch 28, 2004As suspicions arise that 'road agents' may have been the true perpetrators of the massacre, Swearengen takes a special interest in the healt - S01E03
Reconnoitering the RimApril 4, 2004Competition arrives for Swearengen in the form of the Bella Union, a gambling outfit from Chicago. - S01E04
Season's bestHere Was a ManApril 11, 2004Swearengen directs Farnum to buy back the Garret claim; Alma prevails on Calamity Jane and Hickok for help. - S01E05
The Trial of Jack McCallApril 18, 2004Swearengen transforms the Gem into a courtroom as Deadwood is forced to try a cowardly killer. - S01E06
PlagueApril 25, 2004Bullock encounters native resistance in his quest to bring a murderer to justice. - S01E07
Bullock Returns to the CampMay 2, 2004After tracking down a murderer, Bullock returns to Deadwood a changed man--and a marked one. - S01E08
Suffer the Little ChildrenMay 9, 2004Deadwood breathes easier when riders bring a vaccine--and word of a possible Sioux treaty. - S01E09
No Other Sons Or DaughtersMay 16, 2004With annexation looming, Swearengen calls a meeting to set up an informal government. - S01E10
Mister WuMay 23, 2004An opium theft leaves Swearengen trying to find common language with his supplier. - S01E11
Jewel's Boot Is Made For WalkingJune 6, 2004Alma's father, Otis Russell, arrives from New York to 'help' with her claim. - S01E12
Sold Under SinJune 13, 2004In the Season One finale, the U.S. Army--under General Crook, a.k.a. 'Custer's Avengers'--rolls into Deadwood.
Season02
- S02E01
A Lie Agreed Upon (1)March 6, 2005Silas 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 - S02E02
A Lie Agreed Upon (2)March 13, 2005In the aftermath of the fight, Al enquires about Seth's condition. Meanwhile, the Sheriff is concerned about his future with Alma, not knowi - S02E03
New MoneyMarch 20, 2005Francis Wolcott, agent for the mining magnate George Hearst arrives in Deadwood. Al's condition severely deteriorates from his kidney stones - S02E04
Requiem for a GleetMarch 27, 2005Wolcott is confronted by Ellsworth for snooping around Alma Garret's gold claim. Doc Cochran tells Al that his situation is critical and tha - S02E05
ComplicationsApril 3, 2005As a convalescing Swearengen bridles, Cochran schools Burns and Dority how best to assist his recovery. Alma is also feeling unwell, morning - S02E06
Season's bestSomething Very ExpensiveApril 10, 2005Alma proposes forming a bank, and looks to familiar faces to run it. To test himself, Swearengen grants audience to a long line of supplican - S02E07
E.B. Was Left OutApril 17, 2005Tolliver wrecked Merrick's newspaper office in retribution for not publishing the county commissioner's notice. Con Stapleton and Leon are h - S02E08
Childish ThingsApril 24, 2005Wolcott offers on a rich claim operated by two ornery brothers, and reports to Hearst on their progress overall. Nuttall proudly unveils his - S02E09
Amalgamation and CapitalMay 1, 2005Eagar for the latest news from Yankton, Swearengen enlists Farnum to keep tabs on Blazanov and his telegrams, and admonishes Merrick for ove - S02E10
Advances, None MiraculousMay 8, 2005The camp waits vigil for Doc Cochran's prognosis of William Bullock. Martha regrets her move to Deadwood after her son is severely injured. - S02E11
The Whores Can ComeMay 15, 2005Bullock's corroboration of the Montana offers complicates Commissioner Jarry's counter-efforts - and sends Blazanov's telegram lines to Yank - S02E12
Boy the Earth Talks ToMay 22, 2005Swearengen's shrewd manipulation of the rumor mill pays off in a Yankton counter-offer that requires only slight amending. Meanwhile, George
Season03
- S03E01
Tell Your God to Ready for BloodJune 11, 2006Deadwood's first true elections are nearly here, with the offices of sheriff and mayor to be decided. Tonight, the candidates will state the - S03E02
Season's bestI Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me ForJune 18, 2006Captain Turner tips off Swearengen with a cryptic note to another bloody incident at the Gem; later, Hearst makes his intentions known in a - S03E03
True ColorsJune 25, 2006New arrivals on the stagecoach usher into Deadwood: Jack Langrishe, a stage promoter and friend of Al Swearengen, and Aunt Lou Marchbanks, H - S03E04
Full Faith And CreditJuly 2, 2006While 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 - S03E05
A Two-Headed BeastJuly 9, 2006As Tolliver tries to find a respectable employee suitable to be his liaison with Hearst, Swearengen tries to understand the reasoning behind - S03E06
A Rich FindJuly 16, 2006While Hearst still lies in jail, Al pays the Sheriff a visit, asking about last night. Sofia is worried about Mr. Ellsworth's absence, which - S03E07
Unauthorized CinnamonJuly 23, 2006Bullock'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 - S03E08
Leviathan SmilesJuly 30, 2006Merrick and Blazanov deliver the day's edition of "The Pioneer" around camp. A stagecoach arrives accompanied by the sound of gunfire as two - S03E09
Amateur NightAugust 6, 2006As Deadwood is overrun by Hearst's men, Bullock issues contingency plans to Martha. Wu is caught in a Pinkerton stampede and delivers a cryp - S03E10
A Constant ThrobAugust 13, 2006With the Sheriff out of camp, Alma is assailed by Hearst's men and as she never would have expected, shelter comes from Swearengen. Barrett - S03E11
The Cat Bird SeatAugust 20, 2006Bullock holds an impromptu morning meeting to determine which emergencies warrant wiring him in Sturgis, where he and Harry are delivering c - S03E12
Tell Him Something PrettyAugust 27, 2006In the Season Three finale, Deadwood turns out to vote; Alma makes a deal; Utter receives one body for Hearst, who demands to see another.
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