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A divine plan goes to hell.
James, a disgraced firefighter turned grifter, seizes a chance, illicit opportunity to reverse his life’s worsening course as he attempts to prey upon Pastor Byron Brown, who turns out to be far more dangerous than he appears.
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James, a disgraced firefighter turned grifter, seizes a chance, illicit opportunity to reverse his life’s worsening course as he attempts to prey upon Pastor Byron Brown, who turns out to be far more dangerous than he appears.
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Episode 1
Pa and Ma discover drug addict James on an empty New Mexico road and bring him to their ranch in Half Acre, NM.
Directed by Steven ConradWritten by Steven Conrad, Bruce TerrisGuest stars Crystal Thomas, Eliana Alexander, Calvin Benuto, Alonso Alvarez, Fernando A. San Miguel, Manny Lopez, Alexander Alayon Jr., Terry O'Quinn
Episode 2
In Mexico, the imprisoned Pa and Ma are separated, while back in Half Acre, James and the real Paul Allen Brown conduct a secret meeting.
Directed by Steven ConradWritten by Steven Conrad, Bruce TerrisGuest stars Campbell De Silva, Merritt C. Glover, Esodie Geiger, Jane Wilson, Tim Stafford, Efrain Villa, Jack Burning, Lisanne Cole
Episode 3
Pa commandeers the ice-cream truck, as James provokes a rattlesnake encounter and Felipe undertakes astronaut training.
Directed by James WhitakerWritten by Steven Conrad, Bruce TerrisGuest stars Jack Burning, Lisanne Cole, Cliff Gravel, Veronica Falcón, Eliana Alexander, Calvin Benuto, Frida Mercury, Ivette Li-Sanchez
Episode 4
Pa drives a stolen ice-cream truck to Hector’s house in Mexico, while James interrupts Felipe’s astronaut training in Houston.
Directed by James WhitakerWritten by Steven Conrad, Bruce TerrisGuest stars Eliana Alexander, Calvin Benuto, Jim Becker, Alonso Alvarez, Terry O'Quinn, Manny Rubio, Anna Ranoso, Daniel Serrano
Episode 5
On Father’s Day in Mexico, Pa follows Hector’s sons into their classroom, and James guides Glenn out of the desert.
Directed by Steven ConradWritten by Steven Conrad, Bruce TerrisGuest stars Eliana Alexander, Calvin Benuto, Jim Becker, Alonso Alvarez, Camryn Jones, Jacob Browne, Nik Kash, Terry O'Quinn
Episode 6
Pa gains control over Hector, demanding that Hector lead him to Ma, who is in dire straits.
Directed by Steven ConradWritten by Steven Conrad, Bruce TerrisGuest stars Campbell De Silva, Ervin Ross, Jack Burning, Veronica Falcón, Eliana Alexander, Calvin Benuto, Frida Mercury, Ivette Li-Sanchez
Episode 7
James has a discussion with Glenn while New Leaf's problems mount.
Directed by James WhitakerWritten by Steven Conrad, Bruce TerrisGuest stars Lisanne Cole, Cliff Gravel, Veronica Falcón, Julian Richings, Frida Mercury, Ivette Li-Sanchez, Marcedalia Flores, Terry O'Quinn
Episode 8
Pa and Ma face off against the cartel sisters in Mexico, as James faces increasing pressure from Wesley back in Half Acre.
Directed by James WhitakerWritten by Steven ConradGuest stars Jack Burning, Veronica Falcón, Brayden Penna, Julian Richings, Frida Mercury, Camryn Jones, Terry O'Quinn, Dana DeLorenzo
Episode 9
Pa and Ma find themselves surrounded by cartel members in Mexico, while James learns new skills in Half Acre.
Directed by Steven ConradWritten by Steven ConradGuest stars Veronica Falcón, Brayden Penna, Eliana Alexander, Joshua Bobb, Julian Richings, Calvin Benuto, Frida Mercury, Ivette Li-Sanchez
Episode 10
Pa and Ma are driven to the killing fields in Mexico, while James prepares for a funeral in Half Acre.
Directed by Steven ConradWritten by Steven Conrad, Bruce TerrisGuest stars Ervin Ross, Jack Burning, Johnny Visotcky, Lisanne Cole, Cliff Gravel, Allan A. Apone, Veronica Falcón, Julian Richings
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Ben KingsleyPastor Byron 'Pa' Brown
Jimmi SimpsonJames Schaeler
Luis GuzmánHector Contreras
Damon HerrimanPaul Allen Brown
Chris ConradNew Leaf
Jacki WeaverLillian 'Ma' Brown
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MGM TelevisionUnited States
Escape ArtistsUnited States
