Police chief Kevin Garvey tries to maintain a sense of normalcy in his strained community. Meanwhile, Tom Garvey gravitates toward a cult, and tension in Mapleton escalates.
Kevin goes to a therapist, Tom and Christine wind up in a precarious situation, Meg tries to decide if she can let go of her past, and Jill and Aimee follow Nora Durst.
Pastor Matt Jamison struggles to hold onto his church in the wake of threats and debts.
Kevin tries to find out who is responsible for a holiday display, Tom and Christine run into trouble at a hospital, and Kevin gets unexpected visitors at home.
A hate crime tests Laurie's resolve, Kevin turns down an offer of assistance, Matt brings his pulpit to the street, and Meg takes on a new role.
Nora takes care of some unfinished business before heading to New York for a conference.
Justin Theroux
Kevin Garvey
Amy Brenneman
Laurie Garvey
Christopher Eccleston
Matt Jamison
Chris Zylka
Tom Garvey
Carrie Coon
Nora Durst