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.
Tell Your God To Ready For Blood (Episode 1) 7.9
Writer: Ted Mann
Air date: 2006-06-11
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 2) 7.7
Writer: David Milch
Air date: 2006-06-18
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Campaign speeches are rescheduled, Sol makes an investment, Alma's condition worsens, and Hearst starts a deadly game with Swearengen.
True Colors (Episode 3) 8.0
Writer: Ted Mann
Air date: 2006-06-25
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 4) 7.9
Writer: Ted Mann
Air date: 2006-07-02
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 5) 8.3
Writer: David Milch
Air date: 2006-07-09
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 6) 7.7
Writer: Alix Lambert
Air date: 2006-07-16
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Hearst's feathers are ruffled, Aunt Lou's son comes to town, and Bullock and Swearengen make a decision.
Unauthorized Cinnamon (Episode 7) 7.6
Writer: Mark Tinker
Air date: 2006-07-23
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 8) 7.0
Writer: Kem Nunn
Air date: 2006-07-30
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: The letter is published, Wyatt Earp hits town, delays continue with the theater, and Hearst makes a move.
Amateur Night (Episode 9) 7.7
Writer: Zack Whedon
Air date: 2006-08-06
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 10) 7.3
Writer: W. Earl Brown
Air date: 2006-08-13
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 11) 7.0
Writer: Bernadette McNamara
Air date: 2006-08-20
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 12) 7.2
Writer: Ted Mann
Air date: 2006-08-27
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Election day arrives, Hearst has his revenge, Sol and Trixie have it out, and Tolliver releases rage at his impotence.