Deadwood

An anxious Swearengen calls out Bullock over the Sheriff's relationship with Alma; the resulting confrontation turns inadvertently public -- and violent.

As the day's injured recoup, the night brings a new set of tensions; Alma and Bullock face a tough decision on their future.

Francis Wolcott, tricky chief scout for a powerful mining operation, arrives to shake up the status quo -- beginning with Tolliver. Dority, Burns and Trixie fret as an ailing Swearengen refuses visitors and medical attention.

[HBO] HD. 'Requiem for a Gleet.' (Season Two) Cochran contemplates a procedure that could cure an ailing Swearengen--or kill him.

As a convalescing Swearengen bridles, Cochran schools Burns and Dority in how best to assist his recovery. Alma is also feeling unwell, in the mornings.

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.

Tolliver enlists Lee to clean up Wolcott's mess. Stubbs confides in Utter, who overreacts when Wolcott "steps on his toe." Swearengen informs Alma of a Pinkerton agent in camp. She and Bullock confer about her bank -- and other expanding prospects.

[HBO] HD. 'Childish Things.' (Season Two) Wolcott offers on a rich claim operated by two ornery brothers, and reports to Hearst on their progress.

Merrick goes overboard printing rumors in the "Pioneer," earning rebuke from Swearengen. Tolliver aims to fleece Mose Manuel of his bloodstained profits. Alma's note causes Swearengen to amend his deal with Miss Isringhausen.

When Cochran delivers a dire prognosis, the entire camp stands vigil. Swearengen enlists Star and Adams to plan a con on Commissioner Jarry. Andy Cramed offers himself as the camp's new minister.

Telegraph lines to Yankton heat up as Jarry fears Bullock and Hearst have each thrown their weight behind Montana. Swearengen uses a camp tragedy to delay an altercation between Wu and Lee.

As Deadwood readies for a celebration, George Hearst's arrival in camp brings upheaval.