Bass rides into hell; Esau makes a violent impression on Bass; Bass escapes his chains, but has to make a hard sacrifice.

Bass and his family endure tough times on their farm; Bass gets a visit from the law and is faced with an interesting proposition.

Bass is sworn in and embarks on his first mission as a U.S. Deputy Marshal; the Underwood gang strikes after Bass is let in on a secret.

Bass and his new posse man have a fateful encounter at the Women's Boarding House; Jennie reunites with someone from her past.

After pandemonium erupts at Bywater's store, Bass is forced to choose between his oath and family; Sally runs into trouble at the carnival, while Bass confronts an old nemesis.

Chaos ensues as a firefight breaks out in Checotah; Bass and Jennie have a painful reunion; Bass has an unsettling realisation as the myth of Mister Sundown lives on.