Ralph Richeson

Leslie is disappointed when her new park plans are put on hold by a visit from two state auditors.

As a convalescing Al bridles, Cochran schools Burns and Dority how best to assist his recovery. Unexpected profits at the Chez Ami lead Tolliver to an unexpected discovery about Wolcott.

The U.S. Army - under General Crook - rolls into Deadwood, prompting a parade... and business solicitations from Farnum and Tolliver.

Francis Wolcott, agent for the mining magnate George Hearst arrives in Deadwood. Al's condition deteriorates from his kidney stones; enclosed in his room and unable to speak, nobody knows how ill he is.

An opium theft puts Swearengen trying to find common language with his supplier, as well as navigating tricky waters.

Deadwood's first true elections are nearly here, with the offices of sheriff and mayor to be decided. One of Hearst's Cornish workers is killed at the Gem, leading Al Swearengen to suspect that the incident was a staged Hearst power play.