Aired: 4/24/2005 | Childish Things

Wolcott offers on a rich claim operated by two ornery brothers, and reports to Hearst on their progress overall. Nuttall proudly unveils his new “Bone-Shaker” bicycle–but some doubt he can ride it. Swearengen and Bullock discuss alternatives to annexing the Hills to Dakota. Miss Isringhausen strikes a deal with Swearengen; Alma receives proposals from both Martha and Ellsworth. Merrick’s new office mate is a Russian telegraph operator, and Stubbs has two unexpected visitors at the Chez Ami.

Aired: 4/17/2005 | E.B. Was Left Out

Tolliver wrecked Merrick’s newspaper office in retribution for not publishing the county commissioner’s notice. Con Stapleton and Leon are having difficulty generating business for Tolliver’s new Chinese whores. Utter learns that Wolcott is in possession of Hickok’s last letter. Joanie returns to Tolliver to “turn tricks”.

Aired: 4/17/2005 | Righteous Brothers

Gob hides George Sr. while the model home’s plumbing is checked; George Michael helps Ann protest Maeby’s new movie; Tobias takes a liking to Kitty after Michael asks him to keep an eye on her.

Aired: 4/10/2005 | Something Very Expensive

Alma proposes forming a bank, and looks to familiar faces to run it. To test himself, Swearengen grants audience to a long line of supplicants; talks with Farnum and Miss Isringhausen prove most illuminating. The arrival of low-priced Chinese whores begins the next phase in Tolliver and Wolcott’s arrangement. Humiliated by Bullock, an angry claim owner looks to “square the scales.” An enchanted Merrick tours a new schoolteacher about the camp. Wolcott’s inner demons test his alliance with Tolliver, and prompt Stubbs and Utter to covert action.

Aired: 4/10/2005 | Spring Breakout

Gob confronts the editor of the videos that showcased his magic mistakes; Michael tricks Lucille in to rehab, and then attempts to get her out after George Sr. is kidnapped.

Aired: 4/3/2005 | Complications

As a convalescing Swearengen bridles, Cochran schools Burns and Dority how best to assist his recovery. Alma is also feeling unwell, mornings. Unexpected profits at the Chez Ami lead Tolliver to an unexpected discovery about Wolcott. Merrick posts a provocative statement from Yankton on title to the claims; Bullock protects Commissioner Jarry from an angry mob, which redirects its ire. After returning a horse to Hostetler at the livery, professional go-between Samuel Fields finds a kindred spirit in Jane.

Aired: 4/3/2005 | Meat the Veals

George Sr. tries to find a way to attend an anniversary dinner for Lucille; Michael deliberatly offends Ann’s devout Christian parents; Tobias goes overboard performing his “Mrs. Featherbottom” persona.