Plot Synopsis

Based on C.J. Box's book series of the same name, JOE PICKETT is a drama series that follows a dedicated game warden and his family as they navigate the shifting socio-political climate of Saddlestring, Wyoming, a small rural town on the verge of economic collapse. When a murder victim winds up on Joe's doorstep, a larger conspiracy looms, and the Picketts find themselves in the crosshairs. Without the support of local law enforcement, Joe alone must decide what it means to be a good man and a good father in a world on the edge. The first three episodes of JOE PICKETT drop on Monday, December 6, 2021 on Spectrum (available on-demand, free and without ads). New episodes continue to debut every Monday for the following three weeks until the finale on Monday, December 27. Episodes include:

"A Monster at the Gate" (Monday, December 6, 2021): On his first day as game warden in Saddlestring, Joe finds himself in an unexpected situation with a poacher.

"Circling Vultures" (Monday, December 6, 2021): Joe weasels his way into a local murder case and finds himself at odds with some important townsfolk. Meanwhile, Marybeth manages the rest of the family at a motel and does some digging of her own.

"Joey, Get Your Gun" (Monday, December 6, 2021): As Joe and some other brave locals embark on a dangerous trek, Marybeth contemplates going back to the courtroom for what seems like a worthy cause.

"A Conspiracy of Ravens" (Monday, December 13, 2021): Joe enjoys newfound praise after dispatching the presumed murderer, but he isn't convinced the investigation is over. Meanwhile, someone is attempting to clean up all the loose ends.

"Live and Look Like a Million" (Monday, December 13, 2021): Joe and Marybeth are spooked after the incident at Clyde's trailer and must decide whether or not they want to continue looking for the truth. Meanwhile, Sheridan gets an expected visitor.

"Shoot, Shovel, and Shut Up" (Monday, December 20, 2021): Joe begins to wonder if there's anyone in this town who isn't connected to the deeply rooted corruption, and Marybeth works around the clock to try and free Nate.

"The Most Hated Man in Twelve Sleep" (Monday, December 20, 2021): Joe connects an important piece of the pipeline mystery, but will it cost him? Meanwhile, the Picketts find themselves in a luxurious new home.

"The Killing Fields" (Monday, December 27, 2021): In need of some breakthrough evidence, Joe calls in a favor from an unexpected ally. Meanwhile, Marybeth and Sheridan remain vulnerably close to danger.

"Endangered" (Monday, December 27, 2021): While Joe frantically rushes to the hospital, will Sheridan be able to recall her survival skills to escape an unhinged predator?

"Open Season" (Monday, December 27, 2021): In the final showdown, the Picketts face their toughest battle yet. And when the dust settles, those who live will have to learn to move on and cope with the sacrifices they have made.
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JOE PICKETT moved to Paramount+ for its second season, debuting with two episodes on Sunday, June 4, 2023. A new installment drops weekly on Sunday. One year after the violent attack on the Pickett family, Joe and Marybeth try to pick up the pieces and move forward together. Joe discovers a hunter murdered in the mountains and realizes his is just one of a series of gruesome murders. To solve the case and catch the killer, Joe must navigate a radical anti-hunting activist, a ghoulish set of twins living off the grid and his own tortured past. Joe and his wife, Marybeth, discover that the murdered men weren't as innocent as they seemed. But when they dig too deep, they are forced to go on the run and fight for their very lives. Episodes include:

"The Missing and The Dead" (Sunday, June 4, 2023): One year after the violent attack on the Pickett family, Joe and Marybeth try to pick up the pieces and move forward together. Joe journeys deep into the forest on the mysterious Bermuda Mountain in search of a lost hunter and makes a grim discovery. Meanwhile, Marybeth throws herself into her legal work in an effort to forget the loss her family suffered.

"The Question Why" (Sunday, June 4, 2023): Injured and alone on Bermuda Mountain, Joe encounters a mysterious cabin as he tries to escape the grim threat stalking him through the night. Marybeth grows increasingly desperate for answers and makes a choice that will affect her whole family. Meanwhile, Cricket entertains an unexpected visitor and Sheriff Barnum and Deputy McLanahan search for answers of their own.

"Stop the Slaughter!" (Sunday, June 11, 2023): An anti-hunting activist, Klamath Moore, stirs up trouble in Saddlestring when he hears about the tragic death of a local hunter. Joe grapples with what really happened on Bermuda Mountain and searches for answers as he investigates the death. Sheridan gets angry with Marybeth after she discovers the truth about what happened to Joe on Bermuda Mountain. Marybeth joins the search for a missing woman from the Wind River Reservation.

"Buck Wild" (Sunday, June 18, 2023): Joe heads to the crime scene to lay a trap for the killer with the help of radio personality and master tracker Buck Lothar. Anti-hunting activist Klamath Moore continues to stir up trouble in Saddlestring. Sheridan has a run-in at school and connects some unexpected dots for Marybeth. Meanwhile, Nate drops in on an old friend from his past and learns his future with Cricket is in jeopardy.

"Heads Will Roll " (Sunday, June 25, 2023): While the Governor shuts down hunting season, Joe searches for truth in the aftermath of the new murders at the crime scene. Meanwhile, Marybeth digs deep into Stop The Slaughter and Klamath Moore and discovers a disturbing pattern of events. Nate and Cricket search for answers -- and safety while on the run. Missy re-examines her relationship with McLanahan.

"Ducks and Falcons " (Sunday, July 2, 2023): Joe searches for the truth in Cheyenne when Sheriff Barnum and Deputy McLanahan shut him out of the murder investigation. Nate and Cricket seek answers to questions of their own in Idaho. Sheridan and April do a school project about their families and Derek Longbrake makes his intentions clear to Missy.

"Fair Chase " (Sunday, July 9, 2023): As the focus shifts to a new suspect, Joe makes the hard decision to trust an old enemy as he searches for answers in the murder investigation. Cricket delivers much-needed information to Charlie Left Hand about the missing persons investigation. Meanwhile, the killer is lured back to the crime scene.

"A Call for Help " (Sunday, July 16, 2023): In the aftermath of catching the serial killer on Bermuda Mountain, Marissa Left Hand's story is revealed as the truth behind her appearance comes to light. Joe and Marybeth make a shocking discovery about the murdered men and rush to help before it's too late. Shannon strikes a risky deal with Sheriff Barnum.

"If This Is Goodbye " (Sunday, July 23, 2023): In a desperate bid to set things right, Marybeth makes a decision that will change her life forever. Shannon grieves her murdered husband while on the run from the law. Joe comes face-to-face with trauma from his past when he follows Marybeth into the woods.

"The Third Way" (Sunday, July 30, 2023): Joe makes an uneasy truce in his pursuit for justice. Shannon encounters an unexpected band of militia men hell-bent on silencing her. Marybeth and Cricket arrange a long overdue reunion and McLanahan receives an unexpected promotion.