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A Lie Agreed Upon (1) : Silas 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's presence. Insulted by Swearengen and in defence of Alma's honor, the latter and Seth Bullock engage in a violent fight. In the meantime a stagecoach with the Sheriff's son and wife, as well as some friends of Joanie Stubbs, comes into camp. Guest star: Meghan Glennon (Lila) , Cherise Boothe (Redhead Whore), Parisse Boothe (Redhead Whore), Jackson Bolt (Ellsworth's Rifleman), Christian DeStefanis (Elsworth's Rifleman)

3/6/2005

A Lie Agreed Upon (2) : In the aftermath of the fight, Al enquires about Seth's condition. Meanwhile, the Sheriff is concerned about his future with Alma, not knowing what he should do now that his wife and son have arrived in camp. At the same time he is determined to return to Al, to recover his badge and gun. Charlie Utter tries to delay Bullock, fearing the outcome. Joanie and Maddie begin work on the Chez Ami and Calamity Jane returns to camp. Guest star: Meghan Glennon (Lila)

3/13/2005

New Money : Francis Wolcott, agent for the mining magnate George Hearst arrives in Deadwood. Al's condition severely deteriorates from his kidney stones. Enclosed in his room and unable to speak nobody knows about the bad state he is in though, thinking he is simply ignoring them. Farnum tries to con Wolcott by lying about the contents of Hickok's letter. Alma tells Ellsworth that she plans on buying the Grand Central Hotel. Meanwhile rumors start spreading that Deadwood's gold claims might be invalid. Guest star: Meghan Glennon (Lila), Larry Cedar (Leon) , Alice Krige (Maddie), Garret Dillahunt (Francis Wolcott)

3/20/2005

Requiem for a Gleet : Wolcott is confronted by Ellsworth for snooping around Alma Garret's gold claim. Doc Cochran tells Al that his situation is critical and that they have to act, giving him the unpleasant options he has to choose from. Commissioner Jarry comes into camp bearing news about the gold claims. Wolcott informs Tolliver about the new Chinaman in town with whom he will do business. Guest star: Izabella Miko (Carrie), Garret Dillahunt (Francis Wolcott)

3/27/2005

Complications : As a convalescing Swearengen bridles, Cochran schools Burns and Dority how best to assist his recovery. Alma is also feeling unwell, mornings. Unexpected profits at the Chez Ami lead Tolliver to an unexpected discovery about Wolcott. Merrick posts a provocative statement from Yankton on title to the claims; Bullock protects Commissioner Jarry from an angry mob, which redirects its ire. After returning a horse to Hostetler at the livery, professional go-between Samuel Fields finds a kindred spirit in Jane. Guest star: Garret Dillahunt, Izabella Miko (Carrie)

4/3/2005

Something Very Expensive : Alma proposes forming a bank, and looks to familiar faces to run it. To test himself, Swearengen grants audience to a long line of supplicants; talks with Farnum and Miss Isringhausen prove most illuminating. The arrival of low-priced Chinese whores begins the next phase in Tolliver and Wolcott's arrangement. Humiliated by Bullock, an angry claim owner looks to "square the scales." An enchanted Merrick tours a new schoolteacher about the camp. Wolcott's inner demons test his alliance with Tolliver, and prompt Stubbs and Utter to covert action. Guest star: Meghan Glennon (Lila) , Izabella Miko (Carrie)

4/10/2005

E.B. Was Left Out : Tolliver wrecked Merrick's newspaper office in retribution for not publishing the county commissioner's notice. Con Stapleton and Leon are having difficulty generating business for Tolliver's new Chinese whores. Utter learns that Wolcott is in possession of Hickok's last letter. Joanie returns to Tolliver to "turn tricks". Guest star: Ted Mann (Rutherford), Geri Jewell (Jewel), Larry Cedar (Leon) , Keith Stevenson (Chinese whorehouse customer), Allen Keller (Marvin), Monty 'Hawkeye' Henson (Hawkeye), Nick Amandos (Bartender Jack), Philip Moon (Mr. Lee), Peter Jason (Con Stapleton)

4/17/2005

Childish Things : Wolcott offers on a rich claim operated by two ornery brothers, and reports to Hearst on their progress overall. Nuttall proudly unveils his new "Bone-Shaker" bicycle--but some doubt he can ride it. Swearengen and Bullock discuss alternatives to annexing the Hills to Dakota. Miss Isringhausen strikes a deal with Swearengen; Alma receives proposals from both Martha and Ellsworth. Merrick's new office mate is a Russian telegraph operator, and Stubbs has two unexpected visitors at the Chez Ami. Guest star: Pruitt Taylor Vince , Mei Melancon (Chinese Slavewhore)

4/24/2005

Amalgamation and Capital : Eagar for the latest news from Yankton, Swearengen enlists Farnum to keep tabs on Blazanov and his telegrams, and admonishes Merrick for over-hyping the Montana rumors in his paper. Wolcott gets a new moniker; Jane and Joanie continue their unlikely alliance; Sweargengen strikes a departure deal with Miss Isringhausen; and Fields and Hostetler attempt to tame a wild horse for the cavalry with damaging results. Guest star:

5/1/2005

Advances, None Miraculous : The camp waits vigil for Doc Cochran's prognosis of William Bullock. Martha regrets her move to Deadwood after her son is severely injured. Commisioner Jarry returns to Deadwood to discuss possible annexation with Swearengen, who then asks Sol Star to school Silas Adams on Montana policy. Trixie forces Alma to make a decision on Ellsworth's proposal. Guest star:

5/8/2005

The Whores Can Come : Bullock's corroboration of the Montana offers complicates Commissioner Jarry's counter-efforts - and sends Blazanov's telegram lines to Yankton to overdrive. Swearengen uses a Deadwood tragedy to delay an altercation between Wu and Lee, while buying time to improve his own standing with the Hearst delegation. Guest star:

5/15/2005

Boy the Earth Talks To : Swearengen's shrewd manipulation of the rumor mill pays off in a Yankton counter-offer that requires only slight amending. Meanwhile, George Hearst's arrival in Deadwood has shaken up the camp's status quo from Wu to Farnum to Wolcott. Tolliver, for his part, seeks to avoid marginalization by offering the tycoon damning nuggets about his engineer's nasty habits. Guest star: Gerald McRaney (George Hearst)

5/22/2005

Goofs:
Anachronisms: Episode 1: A portion of blacktop highway and guard railing is visible behind Hickock's wagon as it descends the hill into Deadwood. (more)

Trivia:
George Hearst was the father of William Randolph Hearst, the famous newspaperman on whom Citizen Kane (Citizen Kane (1941)) was based, and the great-grandfather of Patricia Hearst. (more)

Filming Locations:
Frazier Park, California, USA (more)

Quotes:
Seth Bullock: Any more gunplay gets answered. You call the law in Sampson, you don't get to call it off just cause you're liquored up and popular on payday. (more)

Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 14 wins & 47 nominations (more)