Ted Mann

Captain Turner tips off Swearengen with a cryptic note to another bloody incident at the Gem. Later, Hearst makes his intentions known in a more forthright way.

Tolliver wrecked Merrick's newspaper office in retribution for not publishing the county commissioner's notice. Con Stapleton and Leon are having difficulty generating business for Tolliver's whores.

Wolcott offers on a rich claim operated by two ornery brothers, and reports to Hearst on their progress overall. Nuttall proudly unveils his new "Bone-Shaker" bicycle, but some doubt he can ride it.

The camp waits vigil for a prognosis on William Bullock. Martha regrets her move to Deadwood after her son is severely injured. Commissioner Jarry returns to Deadwood to discuss possible annexation with Al.

The camp turns out to vote but the election may already have been decided. In light of the overall mood, Langrishe delays the opening of his theatre. After detouring at Nuttall's Number ten, Hawkeye arrives at the Gem with "almost 18" men to complement Wu's contingent.

Bullock's proposal carries the day during a meeting held at the Gem to discuss the Hearst conundrum; Aunt Lou fears for Odell's well-being after his latest gambit.