Aired: 7/30/2006 | Leviathan Smiles

Merrick and Blazanov deliver the day’s edition of “The Pioneer” around camp. A stagecoach arrives accompanied by the sound of gunfire as two strangers (Wyatt and Morgan Earp) come into town, unsettling the Sheriff and Al, who wonder if they’re Hearst’s men. Swearengen talks to Wyatt Earp, evaluating his story, while Fields prepares for his departure. Jack tells his ailing friend, Chesterton, that he will move him to the theater that day. Lastly, Hearst finds an unexpected doctor for his back problems as he awaits an important “package”.

Aired: 7/30/2006 | The Release

Vince and the entourage receive news that “Queens Boulevard” will be receiving a nationwide release. Ari must compromise with a rival to avoid threats from a group of aggressive agents. Drama is nervous about an important audition and begins to take his anger out on everyone.

Aired: 7/23/2006 | Strange Days

Eric starts falling for the wrong girl after his threesome. Ari and Terrance come to an agency settlement. Vince is to be auctioned off at Sloan’s charity function.

Aired: 7/23/2006 | Unauthorized Cinnamon

Bullock’s proposal carries the day during a meeting held at the Gem to discuss the Hearst conundrum; Aunt Lou fears for Odell’s well-being after his latest gambit; Fields is skeptical of Steve’s offer to remain in camp; Cochran finds other uses for a tailor’s swatches; Chesterton’s illness postpones Langrishe’s theater plans.

Aired: 7/16/2006 | Three’s Company

Vince increases his asking price for Aquaman 2, which forces Ari to ask the studio head for yet another favor. But Vince insists that Ari finds Drama a job before he’ll accept any offer from the studio. Meanwhile, Eric’s girlfriend and her best friend make him an offer he can’t refuse, even if there are ground rules.

Aired: 7/16/2006 | A Rich Find

While Hearst still lies in jail, Al pays the Sheriff a visit, asking about last night. Sofia is worried about Mr. Ellsworth’s absence, which saddens Alma even more. Bullock releases Hearst from prison. Aunt Lou’s son, Odell, arrives in camp and Cy Tolliver presents Hearst with a method of setting his hands on Alma’s gold claim. Trixie confronts Mrs. Ellsworth in regard to her drug habit, while Odell and Hearst prepare for a meeting to discuss the issue of gold. Al and Seth, worried about Hearst’s reply, try to find an answer to their problem.

Aired: 7/9/2006 | Crash and Burn

Vince, Eric, and Ari seek to find a resolution to scheduling conflicts that would prevent Vince from doing both Medellin and Aquaman 2. Turtle deals with Saigon’s rising popularity, while Ari deals with his daughter’s continued obsession with Max.

Aired: 7/9/2006 | A Two-Headed Beast

As Tolliver tries to find a respectable employee suitable to be his liaison with Hearst, Swearengen tries to understand the reasoning behind Hearst’s actions. The conflict becomes more tense as Dority and Captain Turner violently settle their differences. Bullock tries to finally settle the dispute between Steve and Hostetler and another murder brings Bullock once more face to face with Hearst, forcing him to take action. Trixie becomes suspicious of Alma’s odd behaviour at the bank. Ellsworth and Alma have a close encounter that alters their relationship. Langrishe welcomes more arrivals from his theater troupe.

Aired: 7/2/2006 | Guys and Doll

Dom, who has now become a part of Vince’s posse, ends up telling Vince a story that helps him get his dream role in the film, Medellin.

Aired: 7/2/2006 | Full Faith And Credit

While Alma officially opens the bank of Deadwood, Langrishe asks Joanie whether she is willing to sell the Chez Ami, so he could make it into a theatre. Stapleton sets his eye on one of the new actresses in town and Jane receives a telegram from Fields. Hostetler and the latter arrive in camp and engage Steve with regard to the ownership of the livery, forcing Bullock to intervene. Meanwhile, Al delegates Adams to represent him in his affairs with Hearst and Tolliver.