1. Pilot
First aired: 9/22/1995 Production Code: 83587Sheriff Lucas Buck rules his town with no conscience. After a young girl is murdered, Sheriff Buck seeks custody of the son of a murder suspect.
Director: Peter O'Fallon
Guest star: Lynda Clark (Rita Barber) , Michael Burgess (Dan Truelane), Sonny Shroyer (Gage Temple), Margo Moorer (Danielle Davenport), Lucius Houghton (Deputy Cammalous), Troy Simmons (Josh Davenport), Tammy Arnold (Caleb's Mother), McKenzie LaCross (6 Yr. Old Merlyn), Leonard Watkins (Blind Man), Tamara Dow (Nurse Wendy), Storm Bear (Carnival Pirate)
2. A Tree Grows in Trinity
First aired: 9/29/1995 Production Code: K0601Caleb seeks shelter in an an abandoned hunting lodge, and is shocked when he discovers a man held prisoner inside.
Director: Michael Katleman
Guest star: Arnold Vosloo (Rafael Santo), Sean Bridges (Deputy #1), David Lenthall (Dr. Curtis Z. Webb), Gina Stewart (Teapot), Mert Hatfield (The Reverend), Charles McLawhorn (Albert), Dale Wright (Nurse), Ralph Brownewell (Orderly #1), Sean Bridgers (Deputy #1), Charly Williams (Taylor Webb), Ron Perkins (Harlan Jeeters)
3. Eye of the Beholder
First aired: 10/6/1995 Production Code: K0602Buck continues his quest to gain custody of Caleb. Meanwhile, Caleb is guided by Merlyn's spirit.
Director: Jim Charleston
Guest star: Christopher Fennell (Boone MacKenzie) , N'Bushe Wright (Cheryl Trulane), Tina Lifford (Loris Holt), Bob Hannah (Judge Halpern), Rick Warner (Heywood Anderson), Grenoldo Frazier (Reverend Logan), Barry Bell (Gordy Wills), Evan Rachel Wood (Rose Russell), Maria Howell (Choir Soloist)
4. Damned If You Don't
Community Score
| 8.9 Great |
As payback for an old favor, Sheriff Lucas Buck asks to hire Carter Bowen's teenage daughter. His life takes a turn for the worst after Bowen refuses Buck's request. Meanwhile, Caleb works on his science project with a little help from Buck.
Director: Lou Antonio
Guest star: Christopher Fennell (Boone MacKenzie) , Muse Watson (Wash Sutpen), Brigid Brannagh (Poppy Bowen), Steve Rankin (Carter Bowen), Judy Simpson Cook (Etta Bowen), Barnaby Carpenter (T.J.), John Henry Scott (Janitor), Donald S. Bland (Cooper), Juliet Cesario (Gail's Mother), Jana Drue (Young Gail)
5. Dead to the World
First aired: 10/13/1995 Production Code: K0605Gail investigates the death of Buck's former girlfriend, her best friend.
Director: James A. Contner
Guest star: Christopher Fennell (Boone MacKenzie), Alex Van (Jailer) , Linda Pierce (Mrs. Gallagher), Melissa McBride (Holly Gallager), John Shearin (Waylon Flood), Helen Baldwin (Barbara Joy Flood), Rachel Seidman-Lockamy (Charlotte), Barnaby Carpenter (T.J.), Scott Schumacher (Diver), Debbie Yates (Louellen)
6. Meet the Beetles
Community Score
| 8.6 Great |
Caleb discovers a skeleton at a farmhouse. Sheriff Buck becomes wary when a South Carolina cop begins throwing his weight around.
Director: Michael Nankin
Guest star: Christopher Fennell (Boone MacKenzie), Alex Van (Deputy Floyd) , Bruce Campbell (Lt. Jack Drey), Keith Flippen (Ossie Spichtig), Mark Joy (Coach Fred Bender), David Lenthall (Dr. Curtis Z. Webb), Selden Smith (Lydia Constantine), Derin Altay (Betty Weller)
7. Strong Arm of the Law
First aired: 11/3/1995 Production Code: K0608Four lawbreakers face revenge Sheriff Buck-style after they move to Trinity and set off a crime wave, causing mass terror across the small town. Can Buck teach these criminals a lesson before they do too much damage?
Director: Mike Binder
Guest star: Christopher Fennell (Boone MacKenzie) , Matt Craven (Barrett Stokes), Joseph Lindsey (Earl McKeever), Jim Gloster (Just Eddie), Richard Edson (Lowell Stokes), Dean Whitworth (Cecil Perkins), Sara Lynn Moore (Carol), Brian Fong (Paramedic), Maggie Klekas (Mourner #1), Sara Audrey Keeley (Mourner #2), Aubrey Dollar (Janice)
8. Rebirth
First aired: 1/3/1996 Production Code: K0610Merlyn uses an unborn child's spirit to bring herself back to life.
Director: James Frawley
Guest star: Danny Masterson (Ray), Amy Steel (Christy), Sara Lynn Moore (Mrs. Russell), Chris Blackwelder (Young Man), Kelly Mizell (Young Woman), Deborah Winstead (Nurse #1), Lanelle Markgraf (Nurse #2), Michael Mattison (Dead Head), Randell Haynes (Sourpuss)
9. Resurrector
First aired: 1/10/1996 Production Code: K0614A radio talk-show hosts promises to ruin Lucas' life after he refuses to help her. Elsewhere, Caleb gives Merlyn a second funeral.
Director: Elodie Keene
Guest star: Christopher Fennell (Boone MacKenzie) , Greg Travis (Mel Kirby), Irene Ziegler (Gloria Kirby), Lynda Clark (Rita Barber), Philip Loch (Lance Biggs), Andrea Powell (Jean Biggs), Craig Edwards (Technician)
10. Inhumanitas
Community Score
| 9.2 Superb |
Lucas and Merlyn battle after Merlyn announces to Lucas that she will destroy him.
Director: Bruce Seth Green
Guest star: Pat Hingle (Father Tilden), Tim Grimm (W. Bryan Hudson), Ruth Reid (Barbara Hudson), Wayne DeHart (Bertie), Yvonne Graetzer (Female Realtor), Brandlyn Whitaker (Sue Ellen Hudson), Peter Townes (Frenchman)
11. The Plague Sower
Community Score
| 8.8 Great |
A mysterious illness is spreading throughout Trinity. Meanwhile, Matt suffers a breakdown, and a new doctor arrives in town.
Guest star: John Mese (Dr. Billy Peale), Michael Harding (A.E. Tippett), Patt Noday (Reporter), Amy Dawn Anderson (Nurse), Joe Maggard (Townsperson #1), Haley Salyer (Woman), Dottie Grissom-Hardin (Young Woman), Gene Dann (Man), C.K. Bibby (Townsperson #2), John Henry Scott (Husband), Kay Joyner (Wife)
12. Doctor Death Takes a Holiday
Community Score
| 8.8 Great |
An old woman attempts to kill Sheriff Buck. When she fails, she convinces Matt to take her place. Matt re-investigates Merlyn's murder.
Director: Doug Lefler
Guest star: Veronica Cartwright (Angela), Tina Lifford (Loris Holt), Will Leskin (Judge Streeter), Tamara Burnham (Charlotte Streeter), Nancy Saunders (II) (Brenda), Amy Parrish (Nurse Sarah), Tyrone Hicks (Jojo), Henry Laurence (Elderly Man), Bill Roberson (Carl)
13. The Beast Within
Community Score
| 8.3 Great |
Ben's brother, Artie, holds a store hostage for a watch. Ben accidentally shoots his brother when he and Lucas respond.
Director: Michael Lange
Guest star: Jeff Perry (Artie Healy), Lynda Clark (Rita Barber), Rick Forrester (Salesman), Henry Laurence (Elderly Man), General Fermon Judd Jr. (Fireman)
14. To Hell and Back
Community Score
| 8.9 Great |
Matt's alcoholism begins to get the better of him. Caleb is intrigued by his neighbour who buried something in his yard one night.
Director: Oz Scott
Guest star: Christopher Fennell (Boone MacKenzie) , Carlene Moore Begnaud (Waitress), W. Morgan Sheppard (Mr. Emmett), Andi Carnick (Lily Crower), Evan Rachel Wood (Rose Russell), Robert Treveiler (Chester Langston), Megan Gallacher (Claire Crower), Laura Robbins (Doreen Langston), Charles McLawhorn (George), Michael Genevie (Dr. Portis Fields), Charlotte Hackman (Hannah), Charles Lucas (Bluesman), Erica Nashan (Nurse #1), Lanelle Rose (Nurse #2), Lou Criscuolo (Cop #1), Mick McGovern (Cop #2)
15. Learning to Crawl
Community Score
| 8.7 Great |
Caleb develops an odd ability after he dies in an electrocution and is brought back to life by Lucas.
Director: Michael Lange
Guest star: Alex Van (Floyd) , Ted Raimi (Ted Parker), Stuart Greer (Cody Parker), Regan Forman (Jeri McIntyre), Wallace Merck (Rolston), Amy Dawn Anderson (Nurse)
16. Triangle
Community Score
| 9.1 Superb |
Gail learns that she is pregnant, and that Lucas is the father after she collapses.
Director: James Frawley
Guest star: Deacon Dawson (Pilot), Amy Dawn Anderson (Nurse #1), Russell Deats (Little Luke), James Frawley (Bartender)
17. The Buck Stops Here (1)
Community Score
| 9.4 Superb |
Billy and Selena break into Lucas' house in search of files for Yancy. However, Billy and Selena become distracted and end up having sex in Lucas' bed.
Director: Lou Antonio
Guest star: Alex Van (Deputy Floyd) , Jim Antonio (Dr. Leslie Narone), Brent Jennings (Yancy Lydon), Lynda Clark (Rita Barber), Dani Miller (Nurse), Lee Freeman (Doris Lydon), Dean Whitworth (Cecil Spurgeon), John Shearin (Waylon Flood), Wayne DeHart (Old Bertie)
18. Requiem (2)
Community Score
| 9.5 Superb |
Lucas and Caleb face-off after Caleb attempts to kill Gail, which would leave him as sole heir to Lucas' will.
Director: Lou Antonio
Guest star: Alex Van (Deputy Floyd) , Elissa Sursara (Alex), Jim Antonio (Dr. Leslie Narone), Lynda Clark (Rita Barber), Lindley Mayer (Ashley Narone), Don Henderson Baker (Grave Digger), Len Hathaway (Elderly Man), Diana Taylor (Businesswoman), Mary McMillan (Wealthy Woman)
19. Potato Boy
Community Score
| 8.0 Great |
Lucas becomes bothered when Selena begins to spend more time with Caleb. Elsewhere, Ben visits a psychiatrist.
Director: Nick Marck
Guest star: Christopher Fennell (Boone MacKenzie) , Tina Lifford (Loris Holt), John Bennes (Rev. Coombs), Trip Cogburn (Potato Boy), Zander Heinen (Potato Boy Vocalist), Sarah Lynn Moore (Mrs. Russell), Evan Rachel Wood (Rose Russell), Joe Inscoe (Dr. Perry)
20. Ring of Fire
Community Score
| 8.5 Great |
Lucas shows Gail her unfortunate past through dreams and visions. She is distraught when she learns her father abused her and her mother had an affair with Caleb's father.
Director: Lou Antonio
Guest star: Collin Wilcox (Mrs. Gardner), Sonny Shroyer (Gage Temple), Sandi Fix (Christine Emory (1975)), John Keenan (Peter Emory (1975)), Jana Drue (Young Gail), David Cutting (Toddler), Dorothy Recasner Brown (Female Doctor)
21. Echo of Your Last Goodbye
Community Score
| 8.4 Great |
Ben is led to the house Judith Temple used to help children that had been abandoned. Caleb seeks Buck's help regarding a bully.
Director: Oz Scott
Guest star: Christopher Fennell (Boone MacKenzie) , Alex Van (Deputy Floyd), Julia Deane Howard (Cindy), D.L. Anderson (Allison)
22. Strangler
Community Score
| 8.6 Great |
Seeking to destroy Merlyn, Lucas summons the ghost of the Boston Strangler. However, the Strangler would like to do more than kill Merlyn.
Director: Doug Lefler
Guest star: Alex Van (Deputy Floyd) , Gareth Williams (Albert DeSalvo), Sean Bridgers (Policeman #1), Rachel Lewis (Nurse #2)
