Episode
Deadwood: A Two-Headed Beast
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Deadwood
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2006-07-09
- Runtime
- 53 min
Episode context
A Two-Headed Beast is Episode 5 in Season 3 of Deadwood. It aired on 2006-07-09. The runtime is 53 min.
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Episode 4: Full Faith and Credit
Alma presides over the bank's grand opening, the feud over the livery between Steve and Hostetler tests Bullock's patience, Swearengen taps Adams to negotiate with Hearst, and Joanie has reservations about Langrishe's offer to buy her place.
Episode 6: A Rich Find
Hearst's feathers are ruffled, Aunt Lou's son comes to town, and Bullock and Swearengen make a decision.
More episodes from this season
Episode 3: True Colors
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.
Episode 7: Unauthorized Cinnamon
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.
Episode 2: I Am Not the Man You Take Me For
Campaign speeches are rescheduled, Sol makes an investment, Alma's condition worsens, and Hearst starts a deadly game with Swearengen.
Episode 8: Leviathan Smiles
The letter is published, Wyatt Earp hits town, delays continue with the theater, and Hearst makes a move.
Episode 1: Tell Your God to Ready for Blood
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.
Episode 9: Amateur Night
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.
Episode 10: A Constant Throb
Swearengen is spurred to action when a prominent camp member is attacked, Langrishe makes arrangements for his theater, and Jane has an epiphany.
Episode 11: The Catbird Seat
Another attack is made at Hearst's behest, Harry and Bullock travel to Sturgis for campaigning, and there's unrest in Langrishe's troupe.
Episode 12: Tell Him Something Pretty
Election day arrives, Hearst has his revenge, Sol and Trixie have it out, and Tolliver releases rage at his impotence.