In the series opener, a murder investigation leads sheriff jimmy brock to use privileged information obtained by his doctor wife, jill, putting them at ethical odds with each other; Kimberly and kenny discover a darker side to the musical contrition sisters.

The Rome Sheriff's Department races the FBI to find a depraved kidnapper after one of Zachary's classmates brings a severed hand to show and tell.

A little man (Michael Anderson) rides into town on a circus elephant, claiming he took it to save it from abuse.

The sheriff's department uncovers bribery and corruption in the town; when the mayoral race turns ugly, Jimmy Brock is drafted to run.

A man sneaks into residents' homes and bathes; a farmer claims a neighbour's still intoxicates his cows.

A demented witness prompts the reopening of a 10-year-old murder case on Halloween; holiday tricks get out of hand.