After 19 years on Death Row for the rape and murder of his teenage girlfriend, Daniel Holden is going home. His conviction has been vacated due to new DNA evidence. Now he has to return to a world he no longer knows and his reentry into the outside world may be as unforgiving as prison. Daniel is haunted by the past, dogged by the present, and uncertain of the future. As he struggles to adapt to his new life, his homecoming reignites the fears of a small town and threatens to shatter his family’s fragile peace. Daniel’s alleged crime divided a community. Will his freedom tear it in half?
After 19 years on Death Row for the rape and murder of his teenage girlfriend, Daniel Holden is going home. His conviction has been vacated due to new DNA evidence. Now he has to return to a world he no longer knows and his reentry into the outside world may be as unforgiving as prison. Daniel is haunted by the past, dogged by the present, and uncertain of the future. As he struggles to adapt to his new life, his homecoming reignites the fears of a small town and threatens to shatter his family’s fragile peace. Daniel’s alleged crime divided a community. Will his freedom tear it in half?
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Daniel’s family fears he won’t recover from his injuries and his attackers will escape justice. Judy Dean shows Bobby some unexpected affection. Ted, Jr. hides a shameful secret from his wife. Sheriff Daggett investigates Daniel’s beating.
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Directed by Stephen GyllenhaalWritten by Ray McKinnonGuest stars Johnny Ray Gill, Jayson Warner Smith, Robin Mullins, Michael O'Neill, Sean Bridgers, John Boyd West, Linds Edwards, Faith Renee Kennedy
Amantha dreads the worst as she prepares for Daniel to awaken from his induced coma. Teddy’s business plans are thwarted by his dad, and he gets some unwelcome news from Tawney. Jared learns more about his older brother and the late Hanna Dean.
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Directed by Dennie GordonWritten by Scott TeemsGuest stars Richard Jackson, Jayson Warner Smith, Robin Mullins, Sean Bridgers, Linds Edwards, Stuart Greer, Adam Minarovich, Dan Hildebrand
Still recovering from his injuries, Daniel makes a startling decision. Amantha is outraged by Daniel’s choice and hurt when Janet takes his side. Teddy asks Janet for help and ends up forced into an awkward situation with Tawney. Bobby Dean has an unexpected conversation with Sheriff Daggett. Jon Stern gains a valuable, but disturbing insight into a client's case and Daniel bends a few rules.
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Directed by Stephen GyllenhaalWritten by Coleman HerbertGuest stars Robin Mullins, Linds Edwards, Dan Hildebrand, Tim Ware, Ray Stoney, Jill Jane Clements, Marin Miller
A recovered Daniel explores Atlanta and enjoys a taste of big-city anonymity, while Amantha starts packing up her apartment. Tawney grows frustrated with Ted, Jr.’s ever-shifting moods, forcing him to seek understanding from an unexpected quarter.
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Directed by David LoweryWritten by Ray McKinnon, Kate PowersGuest stars Kimberley Drummond, Donna Biscoe, Aldis Hodge, Frances Fisher, Derek Wilson, Anna Enger Ritch, Molly Hagan, Ann McKenzie
Daniel meets Lezley, an unusual local entrepreneur who makes Daniel an unlikely offer. Amantha struggles to adapt to a challenging new environment. Ted Jr. bonds with Tawney, only to learn she’s made a surprising decision. Ted Sr.'s patience is tested as he copes with the aftermath of Daniel’s disastrous new project. Daniel explores a little-known side of Paulie while Amantha reconnects with Jon Stern.
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Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Victoria MorrowGuest stars Michael O'Neill, Sean Bridgers, Sharon Conley, Ashley LeConte Campbell, Leon Rippy, Thomas Francis Murphy, Tina Parker, Nat Padgett
Daniel heads out on a strange errand and mysteriously disappears. Meanwhile, the family surprises Janet with unexpected birthday presents.
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Directed by Jim McKayWritten by Chad FeehanGuest stars Michael O'Neill, Sean Bridgers, Frank Hoyt Taylor, Kim Wall, Tim Ware, Leon Rippy, Red West, Matthew Posey
Daniel continues to seek answers. Stern meets with the DA. Sen. Foulkes undertakes a disreputable task, and Amantha and a coworker bond.
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Directed by Sanaa HamriWritten by Coleman HerbertGuest stars Kimberley Drummond, Michael O'Neill, Sean Bridgers, Michael Traynor, Sharon Conley, Faith Renee Kennedy, Ashley LeConte Campbell
A reluctant Daniel seeks help, unsettling news leads to an intense debate at the Talbots and CJ Pickens bears some startling news.
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Directed by Billy GierhartWritten by Scott Teems, Scott Teems, Ray McKinnonGuest stars Jayson Warner Smith, Robin Mullins, Michael O'Neill, Sean Bridgers, Frank Hoyt Taylor, Linds Edwards, Faith Renee Kennedy
Recent events frustrate Ted Jr., while Ted Sr. attempts to protect the family. Meanwhile, Daniel is faced with a tough decision, and Amantha tries to sort some things out and lets off some steam.
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Directed by Seith MannWritten by Victoria Morrow, Scott TeemsGuest stars Richard Jackson, Blake Hughes, Michael O'Neill, Matthew Posey, Mary Kraft, Amy Parrish
Daniel has a problem accepting Jon Stern's advice, while Tawney rethinks her options. Meanwhile, Ted, Jr. seeks a favor, and Amantha comes clean to Jon Stern.
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Directed by Stephen GyllenhaalWritten by Ray McKinnon, Kate PowersGuest stars Michael O'Neill, Sean Bridgers, Michael Traynor, Linds Edwards, Sharon Conley, Stuart Greer, Willie C. Carpenter
Ray McKinnon, Scott Teems, Coleman Herbert, Kate Powers, Victoria Morrow, Chad Feehan, Graham Gordy, Michael D. Fuller, Ray McKinnon, Graham Gordy, Scott Teems, Evan Dunsky
