TV series
A hell of a place to make your fortune
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Ted Mann, David MilchGuest stars Peter Jason, Paul Blackthorne, Larry Cedar, Chase Ellison
Episode 2
Campaign speeches are rescheduled, Sol makes an investment, Alma's condition worsens, and Hearst starts a deadly game with Swearengen.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by David Milch, Regina CorradoGuest stars Peter Jason, Paul Blackthorne, Larry Cedar, Cullen Douglas, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Chase Ellison
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Gregg FienbergWritten by Ted Mann, David Milch, Regina CorradoGuest stars Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Brian Cox, Cleo King, Cynthia Ettinger, Angela Nicholas, Chase Ellison
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Ted Mann, David MilchGuest stars Peter Jason, Franklyn Ajaye, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Larry Cedar, Brian Cox, Cleo King, Cynthia Ettinger, Angela Nicholas
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by David MilchGuest stars Franklyn Ajaye, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Brian Cox, Dennis Christopher, Cleo King, Cynthia Ettinger
Episode 6
Hearst's feathers are ruffled, Aunt Lou's son comes to town, and Bullock and Swearengen make a decision.
Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Alix Lambert
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Mark Tinker, Regina CorradoGuest stars Omar Gooding, Franklyn Ajaye, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Brian Cox, Dennis Christopher, Cleo King
Episode 8
The letter is published, Wyatt Earp hits town, delays continue with the theater, and Hearst makes a move.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Kem NunnGuest stars Franklyn Ajaye, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Brian Cox, Dennis Christopher, Gale Harold, Cleo King, Cynthia Ettinger
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Adam DavidsonWritten by Zack Whedon, Nick Towne, David MilchGuest stars Geri Jewell, Peter Jason, Franklyn Ajaye, Parisse Boothe, Stephen Tobolowsky, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Larry Cedar, Pruitt Taylor Vince
Episode 10
Swearengen is spurred to action when a prominent camp member is attacked, Langrishe makes arrangements for his theater, and Jane has an epiphany.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by W. Earl BrownGuest stars Geri Jewell, Peter Jason, Stephen Tobolowsky, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Brian Cox, Cleo King, Julie Ariola, Cynthia Ettinger
Episode 11
Another attack is made at Hearst's behest, Harry and Bullock travel to Sturgis for campaigning, and there's unrest in Langrishe's troupe.
Directed by Gregg FienbergWritten by Bernadette McNamaraGuest stars Geri Jewell, Peter Jason, Parisse Boothe, Stephen Tobolowsky, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Larry Cedar, Cullen Douglas, Brian Cox
Episode 12
Election day arrives, Hearst has his revenge, Sol and Trixie have it out, and Tolliver releases rage at his impotence.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Ted MannGuest stars Peter Jason, Franklyn Ajaye, Dana Ashbrook, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Larry Cedar, Brian Cox, Cleo King, Julie Ariola
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Timothy OlyphantSeth Bullock
Ian McShaneAl Swearengen
Molly ParkerAlma Garret
Jim BeaverWhitney Ellsworth
W. Earl BrownDan Dority
Dayton CallieCharlie Utter
Brad DourifAmos Cochran
Anna GunnMartha Bullock
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