Ranking of Deadwood episodes
by rulz1000 | created - 12 Feb 2016 | updated - 13 Feb 2016 | PublicMy personal ranking of Deadwood episodes, based on significance to the story, beautiful dialogues or sololoquies, violence, sex and the factor of awesomeness.
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1.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Sold Under Sin
(2004)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, History
General Crook rolls into Deadwood with his troops, known as "Custer's avengers," and the Yankton magistrate, Clagett, prompting a parade and business solicitations from E.B. Farnum and Cy ... See full summary »
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 2,268
2.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Boy-the-Earth-Talks-To
(2005)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, History
A marriage occurs against a backdrop of murder and negotiations for elections and the camp.
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,737
3.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
A Lie Agreed Upon: Part I
(2005)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, History
Tensions flare as the camp faces an uncertain future. Al Swearengen taunts Seth Bullock over his relationship with Alma Garret, and the resulting confrontation between sheriff and criminal ... See full summary »
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,871
4.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
A Two-Headed Beast
(2006)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, History
Tolliver looks for a representative, the Captain calls Dan out, Swearengen continues to be perplexed by Hearst's moves, and Alma and Ellsworth's relationship takes a turn.
Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,658
5.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Requiem for a Gleet
(2005)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, History
Doc contemplates a procedure that could cure Swearengen - or kill him. Bullock attempts to settle into domesticity, while Sol gets a new student bookkeeper - Trixie. Alma cuts ties with ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,646
6.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Here Was a Man
(2004)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, History
Swearengen directs Farnum to buy back the Garret claim. Garret's wife, Alma, prevails on Calamity Jane and Wild Bill for help with the claim issue. Hickok's respect for Bullock grows and, ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 2,352
7.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Plague
(2004)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, History
Bullock encounters native resistance in his quest to bring a murderer to justice. Swearengen presses Farnum to keep tabs on Alma and Trixie. After an outbreak of smallpox hits Deadwood, the... See full summary »
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 2,006
8.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
E.B. Was Left Out
(2005)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, History
Joanie discovers what happened at the Chez Ami and confides in Charlie Utter. Swearengen meets with Alma regarding Miss Isringhausen's allegations...and her connection to the Pinkertons. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Almereyda | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,560
9.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
A Constant Throb
(2006)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, History
Swearengen is spurred to action when a prominent camp member is attacked, Langrishe makes arrangements for his theater, and Jane has an epiphany.
Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,433
10.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Something Very Expensive
(2005)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, History
Alma proposes opening a bank with the help of Sol Star. A new schoolteacher arrives in town, much to Merrick's delight. Much to Wu's dismay, new Chinese whores arrive. Wolcott's inner ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,615
11.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Childish Things
(2005)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, History
Wolcott offers on the claim of two ornery brothers, and reports to Hearst on their progress overall. Miss Isgringhausen strikes a deal with Swearengen, who discusses his options with a ... See full summary »
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,525
12.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Complications
(2005)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, History
Swearengen is on the mend as Alma begins to take ill - mostly in the mornings. Cy is suspicious of Joanie and Maddie's operation, and makes an unexpected discovery about George Hearst's ... See full summary »
Director: Gregg Fienberg | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,599
13.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Mister Wu
(2004)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, History
An opium theft leaves Swearengen trying to find a common language with his supplier, and navigating murky waters to deal with the mess. Meanwhile, Silas Adams, bagman for the magistrate ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,991
14.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking
(2004)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, History
Alma's father, Otis Russell, arrives from New York to "help" with her claim. Swearengen strikes a bargain with Adams to rid him of some legal baggage involving the arriving magistrate. ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,882
15.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Amalgamation and Capital
(2005)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, History
Bullock makes a connection with his son. Swearengen, who has entrusted E.B. to spy on the new telegraph operator, stokes rumors of an annexation of the camp and amends his agreement with ... See full summary »
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,585
16.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
True Colors
(2006)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, History
A dandy arrives by stage coach and immediately begins exploring how to bring culture to the camp, Alma and Hearst negotiate business, and Hearst's Aunt Lou comes to camp.
Director: Gregg Fienberg | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,415
17.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Suffer the Little Children
(2004)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, History
Deadwood breathes easier when some riders arrive in town with the smallpox vaccine, and word of a possible treaty with the Sioux. The results of Bullock's analysis of her gold claim move ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 2,148
18.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Full Faith and Credit
(2006)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, History
Alma opens the doors to the new Bank of Deadwood and business is brisk. Hostetler return to Deadwood with the horse that killed Bullock's son. The Sheriff accepts that his son's death was ... See full summary »
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,412
19.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
The Catbird Seat
(2006)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, History
Another attack is made at Hearst's behest, Harry and Bullock travel to Sturgis for campaigning, and there's unrest in Langrishe's troupe.
Director: Gregg Fienberg | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,480
20.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Unauthorized Cinnamon
(2006)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, History
A meeting of the elders occurs with surprising results, Doc's absence is noted by Swearengen, Alma battles her addiction, and Sol offers Trixie something she never expected.
Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,395
21.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Advances, None Miraculous
(2005)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, History
When Doc delivers a dire prognosis, one family suffers and the entire camp stands vigil. Merrick avails some private information to Swearengen, who enlists Star and Adams to help con the ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,527
22.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
New Money
(2005)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, History
Francis Wolcott, chief scout for a powerful mining operation, arrives to shake up the status quo - beginning with Cy Tolliver. Swearengen's lackeys fret as he refuses visitors and medical ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,652
23.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
I Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me For
(2006)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, History
Campaign speeches are rescheduled, Sol makes an investment, Alma's condition worsens, and Hearst starts a deadly game with Swearengen.
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,486
24.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
The Whores Can Come
(2005)
TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama, History
Death in the camp spooks the superstitious, and the impending funeral causes much sorrow. Cy is convinced that Andy - who will officiate at the service - is back in town to run a game. Wu ... See full summary »
Director: Gregg Fienberg | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,525
25.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Bullock Returns to the Camp
(2004)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, History
After tracking down a murderer, Bullock returns to Deadwood a changed man as well as a marked one. Dan and Joanie both take a special interest when teenagers Miles and Flora Anderson arrive... See full summary »
Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 2,110
26.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
No Other Sons or Daughters
(2004)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, History
With annexation of Deadwood looming, Swearengen calls a meeting to set up an informal government. Bullock and Alma compare notes on Ellsworth and each other, and Farnum gets a ... See full summary »
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,854
27.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Amateur Night
(2006)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, History
An Amateur Night is organized by the new theater troupe, Pinkertons hit town, the students move to their new school, and Hearst makes another move regarding the elections.
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,407
28.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
The Trial of Jack McCall
(2004)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, History
Swearengen transforms the Gem into a courtroom as Deadwood is forced to make its own laws to try a cowardly murderer. With Calamity Jane off on a bender, Trixie is enlisted by Swearengen to... See full summary »
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 2,095
29.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Tell Your God to Ready for Blood
(2006)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, History
Elections are just days away, and Bullock lets his temper get away from him. Alma's pregnancy is not progressing as expected, and Swearengen baits Hearst.
Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,540
30.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Deadwood
(2004)
TV-MA | 62 min | Crime, Drama, History
After executing his last act of justice as a Montana marshal, Seth Bullock relocates to a gold-mining camp known as Deadwood in Dakota Territory, where he and partner Sol Star look to start... See full summary »
Director: Walter Hill | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 3,127
31.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Tell Him Something Pretty
(2006)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, History
Election day arrives, Hearst has his revenge, Sol and Trixie have it out, and Tolliver releases rage at his impotence.
Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, W. Earl Brown
Votes: 1,603
32.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Reconnoitering the Rim
(2004)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, History
Competition arrives for Swearengen in the form of the Bella Union, a new gambling outfit from Chicago operated by savvy Cy Tolliver, Madame Joanie Stubbs and gaming guru Eddie Sawyer. ... See full summary »
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 2,247
33.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
A Rich Find
(2006)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, History
Hearst's feathers are ruffled, Aunt Lou's son comes to town, and Bullock and Swearengen make a decision.
Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,381
34.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
A Lie Agreed Upon: Part II
(2005)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, History
Alma and an increasingly self-destructive Bullock face an abrupt decision on their future. At the Gem, while Swearengen readies for another showdown with Bullock, infighting between Silas ... See full summary »
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,702
35.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Deep Water
(2004)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, History
As suspicions arise that "road agents" may have been the true perpetrators of a massacre, Swearengen takes a special interest in the health of its sole survivor, a young girl ministered to ... See full summary »
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 2,402
36.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
Leviathan Smiles
(2006)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, History
The letter is published, Wyatt Earp hits town, delays continue with the theater, and Hearst makes a move.
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,406
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