Episode 6

**Episode 6** is the sixth episode of the first season of the Paramount+ American Western *Lawmen: Bass Reeves*.

## Synopsis

Chaos ensues as a firefight breaks out in Checotah. Bass and Jennie have a painful reunion. Bass has an unsettling realization about the myth of Mister Sundown.

## Plot

Bass accompanies Pierce as he transfers his prisoner, Jackson 'Jackrabbit' Cole. While Bass hopes for a fair trial, Pierce tells him that Jackson will receive what he "deserves." Reluctantly, Bass surrenders custody of Jackson and leaves. Later on, with Billy, Bass visits Sara Jumper's, only to find it vacant, which he finds strange.

Upon returning home, Sally meets with Arthur, who urges her to leave town due to the aftermath of the altercation with white boys at the fair. Despite Arthur's proposal, Sally tells him no. Arthur still promises to wait for her in Paris, vowing to write her a daily poem until their reunion.

On their journey, Billy and Bass arrive in Checotah. Bass enters a bar, while Billy reconnects with Calista, a prostitute for whom he has strong feelings. After a flirtatious encounter, Billy proposes, but she declines. Meanwhile, Bass has a confrontation with a man at the bar, Texas Ranger Braxton Sawyer. Bass admits his struggle with the badge, and a subsequent encounter outside the bar leads to a brawl, prompting Billy to intervene. Together, they pursue and apprehend the gang responsible.

At the Reeves farm, Jennie welcomes Esme and Edwin. Sally confronts a white boy from the earlier altercation, asserting her fearlessness. Inside, tensions rise when Edwin discusses Black empowerment. The conversation turns when Edwin advocates for Bass as a symbol for his cause, prompting Bass to question the impact on native people. The disagreement escalates, with Edwin insinuating Bass serves another master. Jennie intervenes.

Bass apologizes to Sally for missing the carnival and to Jennie for his absence. The next day, Bass discovers his paycheck is short. He also finds out that Pierce killed Jackson Cole, and even claimed that Bass brought Jackson already dead. Disturbed, Bass realizes Pierce might be Mister Sundown, the enigmatic figure from Ramsey's song. Confronting Ramsey, he learns that Mister Sundown is "cinco peso" — a Texas Ranger, like Pierce. This man has been making Black men disappear.

## Cast

### Starring

* David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves
* Dennis Quaid as Sherrill Lynn
* Forrest Goodluck as Billy Crow
* Lauren E. Banks as Jennie Reeves
* Barry Pepper as Esau Pierce
* Grantham Coleman as Edwin Jones
* Demi Singleton as Sally Reeves
* Donald Sutherland as Judge Isaac Parker

### Guest Starring

* Joaquina Kalukango as Esme
* Rob Morgan as Ramsey
* Chris Coy as Wylie Dolliver
* Lonnie Chavis as Arthur Mayberry
* Tosin Morohunfola as Jackson 'Jackrabbit' Cole
* Ryan O'Nan as Darrell Dolliver
* Justin Hurtt-Dunkley as Ike Rogers
* Riley Looc as Curtis Jumper
* Ryan O'Nan as Darrell Dolliver
* Blu Hunt as Calista
* Dale Dickey as Widow Dolliver

### Co-Starring

* Heather Kafka as Florence Hammersly
* Bill Dawes as Joshua
* Brian Van Holt as Braxton Sawyer
* Sekou Goodson as Newland Reeves
* Saveah Goodson as Alice Reeves
* Sanaya Goodson as Harriet Reeves
* Kenneisha Thompson as Dora
* Jermaine Washington as Moose
* Jason Rodriguez as Trey
* Dean Hermansen as Brent
* Turner Ross as Barkeep