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Deadwood

A hell of a place to make your fortune

8.1(954)
First Aired:March 21, 2004
Seasons:3 seasons
Episodes:36
Status:Canceled

The story of the early days of Deadwood, South Dakota; woven around actual historic events with most of the main characters based on real people. Deadwood starts as a gold mining camp and gradually turns from a lawless wild-west community into an organized wild-west civilized town. The story focuses on the real-life characters Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen.

Cast

Timothy Olyphant

Timothy Olyphant

Seth Bullock

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Al Swearengen

Molly Parker

Molly Parker

Alma Garret

Jim Beaver

Jim Beaver

Whitney Ellsworth

W. Earl Brown

W. Earl Brown

Dan Dority

Dayton Callie

Dayton Callie

Charlie Utter

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

Amos Cochran

Anna Gunn

Anna Gunn

Martha Bullock

John Hawkes

John Hawkes

Sol Star

Paula Malcomson

Paula Malcomson

Trixie

Leon Rippy

Leon Rippy

Tom Nuttall

William Sanderson

William Sanderson

E. B. Farnum

Robin Weigert

Robin Weigert

Calamity Jane

Titus Welliver

Titus Welliver

Silas Adams

Brent Sexton

Brent Sexton

Harry Manning

Seasons

1876. The Black Hills Indian Cession, two weeks after Custer's last stand. Witness the birth of an American frontier town – and the ruthless power struggle between its just and unjust pioneers. In an age of plunder and greed, the richest gold strike in American history draws a mob of restless misfits to an outlaw settlement where everything – and everyone – has a price. The settlers, ranging from an ex-lawman to a scheming saloon owner to the legendary Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, share a constant restlessness of spirit, and survive by any means necessary. Welcome to Deadwood... a hell of a place to make your fortune.

Deadwood

E1Deadwood

61m7.1

Mar 21, 2004

Former Montana marshal Seth Bullock starts a hardware business for miners, and the arrival of Wild Bill Hickok creates a stir. Meanwhile, a corrupt saloon owner brokers a land claim for a wealthy New Yorker.

Deep Water

E2Deep Water

56m7.4

Mar 28, 2004

Calamity Jane helps Doc protect a young girl who survived a recent massacre. New Yorker Brom Garret realizes he may not be cut out for prospecting. Dan mulls over a difficult order from Al Swearengen.

Reconnoitering the Rim

E3Reconnoitering the Rim

52m7.9

Apr 4, 2004

Believing he's been duped, Brom Garret threatens to call the Pinkertons on Swearengen. Star and Bullock finally reach a deal on their hardware-store property. A new gambling outfit arrives from Chicago.

Here Was a Man

E4Here Was a Man

58m8.3

Apr 11, 2004

Alma asks Hickok to investigate the tragic fallout of her husband's gold claim purchase. McCall plots revenge after being humiliated at poker. Charlie Utter departs camp for Cheyenne. Doc Cochran makes a house call to the Bella Union.

The Trial of Jack McCall

E5The Trial of Jack McCall

55m7.5

Apr 18, 2004

The town buries its most famous casualty while the man responsible is tried in Swearengen's saloon. Trixie helps a widowed Alma care for an orphan. Doc warns of an impending epidemic.

Plague

E6Plague

52m7.3

Apr 25, 2004

Bullock's form of vigilante justice meets resistance from the locals. The town fathers band together to fight an epidemic. Farnum reluctantly agrees to keep an eye on Alma and Trixie. Swearengen adds journalist to his colorful résumé.

Bullock Returns to the Camp

E7Bullock Returns to the Camp

49m7.3

May 2, 2004

Bullock's vigilantism makes new enemies. Utter returns to Deadwood to say goodbye to an old friend. Teenage siblings arrive on a quest to find their father. Alma holds on to her late husband's claim despite another offer from Farnum.

Suffer the Little Children

E8Suffer the Little Children

55m7.6

May 9, 2004

A much-needed vaccine arrives in Deadwood. There are rumblings of a treaty with the Sioux. Swearengen is reluctant to accept advice from Farnum while Trixie is away. Alma reconsiders her plans for her gold claim. Stubbs learns an important lesson from Tolliver.

No Other Sons or Daughters

E9No Other Sons or Daughters

58m7.5

May 16, 2004

Swearengen makes an effort to set up an informal government. Anna and Bullock discuss Ellsworth. Jane receives a job offer from Utter. Tolliver agrees to let Stubbs strike out on her own.

Mister Wu

E10Mister Wu

53m8.3

May 23, 2004

Swearengen receives a double dose of irritation when a drug supply is stolen and bad news arrives from a nearby town. Rev. Smith is an unlikely customer at the Gem. Merrick hatches an idea for Deadwood's first club.

Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking

E11Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking

58m7.9

Jun 6, 2004

Adams helps Swearengen out of a jam. Jewel seeks out Doc for treatment. Leon and Eddie go back to work for Cy. Alma's father arrives from New York. The camp's choice for a sheriff doesn't please Bullock.

Sold Under Sin

E12Sold Under Sin

60m8.7

Jun 13, 2004

In the first-season finale, Farnum and Tolliver take advantage of the arrival of a U.S. Army general. Adams teaches Clagett a thing or two about loyalty. Bullock reacts when Alma's father states his intentions regarding her claim.

1877. A new day is dawning in the Black Hills outlaw camp of Deadwood. For better or worse, times are changing, and the transformation from camp to town is imminent. Unsavoury new arrivals - looking to cash in on the lucrative anarchy – and a government of outsiders usher in an era of hard decisions and brutal power struggles among the camp's founders. Seth Bullock is the new Sheriff and forced to stand his ground against two conniving brothel owners: cutthroat Al Swearengen, and his chief rival, the cunning Cy Tolliver. The women of Deadwood prove their mettle as Calamity Jane, Alma Garret, Trixie and Joanie stake their claim in this dangerous town of scheming misfits, all learning the hard way... fortune comes with a price...

A Lie Agreed Upon (1)

E1A Lie Agreed Upon (1)

49m8.2

Mar 6, 2005

Bullock and Swearengen settle their most recent score with a bloody brawl, and Joanie welcomes her new business partner---with or without Cy's blessing. Also: a stagecoach brings important passengers; and Utter and Bullock investigate a shooting at Tom Nuttall's.

A Lie Agreed Upon (2)

E2A Lie Agreed Upon (2)

51m8.0

Mar 13, 2005

Calamity Jane returns to camp; Swearengen nurses his wounds while Dan and Johnny await Bullock's next move; Joanie and Maddie prepare their new place of business; Alma is asked to make a decision about her future. Maddie: Alice Krige. Adams: Titus Welliver.

New Money

E3New Money

58m7.8

Mar 20, 2005

Swearengen's deteriorating health worries his employees. Alma ponders a real-estate move after surveying her operation. A mining-company agent makes his presence known. Maddie lets Joanie in on a secret about their first client.

Requiem for a Gleet

E4Requiem for a Gleet

53m8.1

Mar 27, 2005

Alma fires Miss Isringhausen as her ward's tutor. Bullock struggles with domestic life. Cochran suggests a risky surgical procedure for an ailing Swearengen. Dority deals with a former associate's robbery proposal.

Complications

E5Complications

57m8.1

Apr 3, 2005

Doc Cochran advises Dan and Johnny how to help Swearengen's recovery. Thriving business at a new brothel leads to a startling discovery by Tolliver. Merrick gets a scoop from Yankton about gold claims. Bullock's badge comes in handy for Commissioner Jarry.

Something Very Expensive

E6Something Very Expensive

51m8.3

Apr 10, 2005

Merrick gives a schoolteacher a tour of the camp. An influx of Chinese labor enters the workforce. Swearengen is finally able to honor appointments. Alma suggests the idea of a bank; and Bullock insults the owner of a gold claim.

E.B. Was Left Out

E7E.B. Was Left Out

51m8.1

Apr 17, 2005

Alma and Bullock discuss the camp's financial future. Swearengen shares news about an important visitor. Wolcott seeks to make a deal with Utter involving Wild Bill Hickok's last letter. Tolliver relies on Lee's expertise.

Childish Things

E8Childish Things

50m7.8

Apr 24, 2005

Wolcott reports his gold-claim acquisitions to his employer, George Hearst, and Nuttall shows off his new bicycle. Meanwhile, Miss Isringhausen reaches an agreement with Swearengen, who also meets with Bullock to discuss alternatives to annexation.

Amalgamation and Capital

E9Amalgamation and Capital

48m8.2

May 1, 2005

Wolcott draws Utter's ire during the questioning of a suspect. Merrick is overzealous in re-establishing his newspaper. Fields and Hostetler have little luck with a wild horse. Swearengen alters his agreement with Miss Isringhausen.

Advances, None Miraculous

E10Advances, None Miraculous

49m7.9

May 8, 2005

Cochran's ominous prognosis puts the camp on alert. Smallpox survivor Andy Cramed returns as a minister. Swearengen asks an unlikely pair to pull a scam on Commissioner Jarry. Martha Bullock has second thoughts about staying in Deadwood.

The Whores Can Come

E11The Whores Can Come

47m7.3

May 15, 2005

Jarry worries that Bullock and George Hearst will side with Montana on the annexation issue and a showdown looms between Wu and Lee. Andy Cramed holds his first religious service, though he doesn't count on Tolliver's participation.

Boy the Earth Talks To

E12Boy the Earth Talks To

55m8.4

May 22, 2005

Mining magnate George Hearst arrives while the camp is preparing for a celebration. Yankton officials react to a Swearengen power play. Violence erupts among the town's Chinese population.

The lawless era in Deadwood is coming to an end. As the town's first elections approach, it becomes apparent that, like it or not, civilization is on its way. But a civilized town is not necessarily a peaceful town, and the power struggles that determine the fate of Deadwood have never been more brutal. A ruthless newcomer, businessman George Hearst, threatens to reshape the town in his own image, forcing Deadwood's settlers – including the steadfast lawman Seth Bullock and the cutthroat saloon owner Al Swearengen – to form strategic alliances if they expect to thrive, and survive. While bloody conflicts change the face and fate of the town, the citizens of Deadwood come to the harsh realization... some fortunes are better left unclaimed.

Tell Your God to Ready for Blood

E1Tell Your God to Ready for Blood

53m8.1

Jun 11, 2006

Elections are just days away, and Bullock lets his temper get away from him. Alma's pregnancy is not progressing as expected, and Swearengen baits Hearst.

I Am Not the Man You Take Me For

E2I Am Not the Man You Take Me For

52m7.9

Jun 18, 2006

Campaign speeches are rescheduled, Sol makes an investment, Alma's condition worsens, and Hearst starts a deadly game with Swearengen.

True Colors

E3True Colors

51m8.1

Jun 25, 2006

A dandy arrives by stage coach and immediately begins exploring how to bring culture to the camp, Alma and Hearst negotiate business, and Hearst's Aunt Lou comes to camp.

Full Faith and Credit

E4Full Faith and Credit

51m8.0

Jul 2, 2006

Alma presides over the bank's grand opening, the feud over the livery between Steve and Hostetler tests Bullock's patience, Swearengen taps Adams to negotiate with Hearst, and Joanie has reservations about Langrishe's offer to buy her place.

A Two-Headed Beast

E5A Two-Headed Beast

53m8.4

Jul 9, 2006

Tolliver looks for a representative, the Captain calls Dan out, Swearengen continues to be perplexed by Hearst's moves, and Alma and Ellsworth's relationship takes a turn.

A Rich Find

E6A Rich Find

52m7.9

Jul 16, 2006

Hearst's feathers are ruffled, Aunt Lou's son comes to town, and Bullock and Swearengen make a decision.

Unauthorized Cinnamon

E7Unauthorized Cinnamon

50m7.8

Jul 23, 2006

A meeting of the elders occurs with surprising results, Doc's absence is noted by Swearengen, Alma battles her addiction, and Sol offers Trixie something she never expected.

Leviathan Smiles

E8Leviathan Smiles

53m6.9

Jul 30, 2006

The letter is published, Wyatt Earp hits town, delays continue with the theater, and Hearst makes a move.

Amateur Night

E9Amateur Night

49m7.9

Aug 6, 2006

An Amateur Night is organized by the new theater troupe, Pinkertons hit town, the students move to their new school, and Hearst makes another move regarding the elections.

A Constant Throb

E10A Constant Throb

48m7.2

Aug 13, 2006

Swearengen is spurred to action when a prominent camp member is attacked, Langrishe makes arrangements for his theater, and Jane has an epiphany.

The Catbird Seat

E11The Catbird Seat

49m7.1

Aug 20, 2006

Another attack is made at Hearst's behest, Harry and Bullock travel to Sturgis for campaigning, and there's unrest in Langrishe's troupe.

Tell Him Something Pretty

E12Tell Him Something Pretty

50m7.7

Aug 27, 2006

Election day arrives, Hearst has his revenge, Sol and Trixie have it out, and Tolliver releases rage at his impotence.

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The story of the early days of Deadwood, South Dakota; woven around actual historic events with most of the main characters based on real people. Deadwood starts as a gold mining camp and gradually turns from a lawless wild-west community into an organized wild-west civilized town. The story focuses on the real-life characters Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen.

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