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 Sep 2, 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
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.
Directed by Walter HillWritten by David MilchGuest stars Keone Young, Geri Jewell, Peter Jason, Gill Gayle, Timothy Omundson, Dean Rader Duval, Ashleigh Kizer, Ray McKinnon
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Davis GuggenheimWritten by Malcolm MacRuryGuest stars Keone Young, Geri Jewell, Jeffrey Jones, Peter Jason, Nick Offerman, Timothy Omundson, Dean Rader Duval, Ralph Richeson
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Davis GuggenheimWritten by Jody WorthGuest stars Kim Dickens, Bree Seanna Wall, Geri Jewell, Jeffrey Jones, Peter Jason, Larry Cedar, Gill Gayle, Timothy Omundson
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Alan TaylorWritten by Elizabeth SarnoffGuest stars Jeffrey Jones, Peter Jason, Zach Grenier, Larry Cedar, Timothy Omundson, Ricky Jay, Tom Simmons, Garret Dillahunt
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by John BellusoGuest stars Keone Young, Geri Jewell, Jeffrey Jones, Marshall Bell, Zach Grenier, Gill Gayle, Ricky Jay, Clay Wilcox
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Davis GuggenheimWritten by Malcolm MacRuryGuest stars Jeffrey Jones, Parisse Boothe, Ricky Jay, Ashleigh Kizer, Ray McKinnon, Everette Wallin, Toni Oswald, Gareth Williams
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Jody WorthGuest stars Geri Jewell, Jeffrey Jones, Peter Jason, Zach Grenier, Kristen Bell, Greg Cipes, Ricky Jay, Clay Wilcox
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Elizabeth SarnoffGuest stars Geri Jewell, Jeffrey Jones, Zach Grenier, Kristen Bell, Greg Cipes, Ricky Jay, Ray McKinnon, David Redding
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by George PutnamGuest stars Keone Young, Jeffrey Jones, Marshall Bell, Ricky Jay, Ray McKinnon, Zack Ward, Toni Oswald
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Bryan McDonaldGuest stars Kim Dickens, Sean Bridgers, Titus Welliver, Powers Boothe, Keone Young, Bree Seanna Wall, Geri Jewell, Jeffrey Jones
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Steve ShillWritten by Ricky JayGuest stars Kim Dickens, Sean Bridgers, Titus Welliver, Powers Boothe, Bree Seanna Wall, Geri Jewell, Jeffrey Jones, Peter Jason
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Davis GuggenheimWritten by Ted MannGuest stars Kim Dickens, Sean Bridgers, Titus Welliver, Powers Boothe, Keone Young, Bree Seanna Wall, Geri Jewell, Jeffrey Jones
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Timothy OlyphantSeth Bullock
Ian McShaneAl Swearengen
Molly ParkerAlma Garret
Jim BeaverWhitney Ellsworth
W. Earl BrownDan Dority
Dayton CallieCharlie Utter
Kim DickensJoanie Stubbs
Brad DourifAmos Cochran
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