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Tess is a fictional character portrayed by Parisse Boothe in the TV series Deadwood.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Plague (season 1), they were 20 years old.
They appear in 16 episodes out of a total of 36 aired

Tess

by Parisse Boothe

character

Episodes16

  • 8.1
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    Plague
    episode S1.E6 april 2004
    Bullock encounters native resistance in his quest to bring a murderer to justice. Swearengen presses Farnum to keep tabs on Alma and Trixie. After an outbreak of smallpox hits Deadwood, the camp fathers pool their resources to track down the vaccine, and Doc enlists Jane as a nurse. Swearengen proudly collaborates on an article in the Deadwood Pioneer meant to minimize the threat of the outbreak.
  • 8.6
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    A Lie Agreed Upon: Part I
    episode S2.E1 march 2005
    Tensions flare as the camp faces an uncertain future. Al Swearengen taunts Seth Bullock over his relationship with Alma Garret, and the resulting confrontation between sheriff and criminal turns violent. With a new business venture on the horizon, Joanie Stubbs and Cy Tolliver await the arrival of some fancy new whores on the next stagecoach, which also bears two important reminders of Bullock's past.
  • 7.9
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    New Money
    episode S2.E3 march 2005
    Francis Wolcott, chief scout for a powerful mining operation, arrives to shake up the status quo - beginning with Cy Tolliver. Swearengen's lackeys fret as he refuses visitors and medical attention. Joanie's new partner, Maddie, reveals she's also running a game as their new brothel, the Chez Ami, services its first customer.
  • 8.2
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    Requiem for a Gleet
    episode S2.E4 march 2005
    Doc contemplates a procedure that could cure Swearengen - or kill him. Bullock attempts to settle into domesticity, while Sol gets a new student bookkeeper - Trixie. Alma cuts ties with Sofia's tutor, Miss Isringhausen. Joanie and Maddie argue over the business. The County Commissioner's arrival spawns rumors about the camp's future and legal ownership of the gold claims.
  • 8.1
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    Complications
    episode S2.E5 april 2005
    Swearengen is on the mend as Alma begins to take ill - mostly in the mornings. Cy is suspicious of Joanie and Maddie's operation, and makes an unexpected discovery about George Hearst's agent, Wolcott. Bullock attempts to control an outlaw mob and protect the Commissioner, who directed Merrick to print a provocative statement regarding gold claims.
  • 8.5
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    Something Very Expensive
    episode S2.E6 april 2005
    Alma proposes opening a bank with the help of Sol Star. A new schoolteacher arrives in town, much to Merrick's delight. Much to Wu's dismay, new Chinese whores arrive. Wolcott's inner demons wreak havoc on Joanie's whorehouse, testing his alliance with Cy. Bullock attempts to keep order in the camp, and at the same time settle into family life.
  • 8.6
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    Amalgamation and Capital
    episode S2.E9 may 2005
    Bullock makes a connection with his son. Swearengen, who has entrusted E.B. to spy on the new telegraph operator, stokes rumors of an annexation of the camp and amends his agreement with Miss Isgringhausen. Cy aims to unburden a troubled man of his bloodstained money. Alma and Martha come to an agreement, and a tragic accident befalls the camp.
  • 8.2
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    Advances, None Miraculous
    episode S2.E10 may 2005
    When Doc delivers a dire prognosis, one family suffers and the entire camp stands vigil. Merrick avails some private information to Swearengen, who enlists Star and Adams to help con the newly returned Commissioner Jarry. Andy, a former Deadwood pariah, offers himself as the camp's new minister. Trixie pressures a distraught Alma to accept a beneficial proposal.
  • 8.3
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    The Whores Can Come
    episode S2.E11 may 2005
    Death in the camp spooks the superstitious, and the impending funeral causes much sorrow. Cy is convinced that Andy - who will officiate at the service - is back in town to run a game. Wu asks Swearengen to back him against the "San Francisco cocksucker". Bullock encourages his wife to stay in Deadwood.
  • 8.9
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    Boy-the-Earth-Talks-To
    episode S2.E12 may 2005
    A marriage occurs against a backdrop of murder and negotiations for elections and the camp.
  • 8.3
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    Tell Your God to Ready for Blood
    episode S3.E1 june 2006
    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.
  • 8.4
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    I Am Not the Fine Man You Take Me For
    episode S3.E2 june 2006
    Campaign speeches are rescheduled, Sol makes an investment, Alma's condition worsens, and Hearst starts a deadly game with Swearengen.
  • 9
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    A Two-Headed Beast
    episode S3.E5 july 2006
    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.
  • 8
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    Leviathan Smiles
    episode S3.E8 july 2006
    The letter is published, Wyatt Earp hits town, delays continue with the theater, and Hearst makes a move.
  • 8.2
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    Amateur Night
    episode S3.E9 august 2006
    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.
  • 8.9
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    The Catbird Seat
    episode S3.E11 august 2006
    Another attack is made at Hearst's behest, Harry and Bullock travel to Sturgis for campaigning, and there's unrest in Langrishe's troupe.