About this season
The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of Comanches in 1849. The other, 60 years later, when we see a grown Eli struggle to maintain his family’s cattle empire during the turbulent Bandit Wars of South Texas. Based on Philipp Meyer’s acclaimed novel.
Episodes (10)
1. First Son of Texas
6.3Aired 8 April 2017 • 45 min
"First Son of Texas" Eli McCullough must survive a frontier Comanche attack in 1849 and lead his family's empire through difficult times in 1915.
2. The Plum Tree
8.0Aired 8 April 2017 • 45 min
Young Eli must learn how to live among the Comanches in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Pete clash over how to respond to an unexpected attack on their home.
3. Second Empire
8.5Aired 15 April 2017 • 45 min
Young Eli trains as a warrior, but makes enemies in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Phineas struggle to help the family in Austin while Pete faces his demons.
4. Death Song
8.3Aired 22 April 2017 • 45 min
Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.
5. No Prisoners
8.7Aired 29 April 2017 • 45 min
An enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.
6. The Buffalo Hunter
8.7Aired 6 May 2017 • 45 min
Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy while Jeannie seeks to save the family.
7. Marriage Bond
7.5Aired 13 May 2017 • 45 min
Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.
8. Honey Hunt
7.0Aired 20 May 2017 • 45 min
Prairie Flower is torn between love and duty in 1849. In 1915, Pete grows closer to Maria while Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret.
9. The Prophecy
8.0Aired 3 June 2017 • 45 min
Young Eli is forced to trust a strange ally to survive in 1849. In 1915, Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him at odds with Phineas.
10. Scalps
9.0Aired 10 June 2017 • 45 min
The tribe faces an unexpected return in 1849. In 1915, Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decision about his loyalties.