The 1980s computing boom through the eyes of a visionary, an engineer and a prodigy as they chart the changing culture in Texas' Silicon Prairie.

After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.

Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality while Joe and Bosworth attempt to procure capital to fund the making of the new machine.

As Cameron nears completion of the BIOS, a crisis threatens the project's future and requires all hands on deck to save the machine.

Cameron bristles under a new manager as Joe and Gordon attempt to procure a key piece of new technology for the computer.

A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon and leaves Joe to make a difficult decision. Hurricane Alicia spurs personal revelations.