The story of the early days of Deadwood, South Dakota; woven around actual historic events with most of the main characters based on real people. Deadwood starts as a gold mining camp and gradually turns from a lawless wild-west community into an organized wild-west civilized town. The story focuses on the real-life characters Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen.
The best episode of "Deadwood" season 3 is "Tell Your God To Ready For Blood", rated 8.3/10 from 1589 user votes. It was directed by Mark Tinker and written by Ted Mann, David Milch. "Tell Your God To Ready For Blood" aired on 6/11/2006 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "I Am Not The Man You Take Me For".
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
Writer: Ted Mann, David Milch
Campaign speeches are rescheduled, Sol makes an investment, Alma's condition worsens, and Hearst starts a deadly game with Swearengen.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Regina Corrado, David Milch
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
Writer: Ted Mann, Regina Corrado, David Milch
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.
Director: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Ted Mann, David Milch
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
Writer: David Milch
Hearst's feathers are ruffled, Aunt Lou's son comes to town, and Bullock and Swearengen make a decision.
Director: Tim Hunter
Writer: Alix Lambert
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
Writer: Mark Tinker
The letter is published, Wyatt Earp hits town, delays continue with the theater, and Hearst makes a move.
Director: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Kem Nunn
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
Writer: Nick Towne, Zack Whedon, David Milch
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
Writer: W. Earl Brown
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
Writer: Bernadette McNamara
Election day arrives, Hearst has his revenge, Sol and Trixie have it out, and Tolliver releases rage at his impotence.
Director: Mark Tinker
Writer: Ted Mann