Flamingo Road

Constance Carlyle, battered and paralyzed after being pushed from a balcony by her husband, Field, fights for her life, while he experiences a flood of emotions — including guilt, anger, and, finally, resignation to a marriage he doesn't want. As her family rushes to the hospital, Constance begins to undergo long hours of sensitive surgery. When Lute-Mae seeks out Claude for comfort, Eudora overhears a revealing conversation that answers a key question in her life. Meanwhile, a reporter for a national scandal sheet attempts to dig up unsavory facts about Constance's fall, leaving Sheriff Semple to inform Field that he must become reconciled with his wife in order to maintain his political advantage. (Season Premiere)

Lute-Mae Sanders faces an attack from the emotionally disturbed son of a prominent family in Truro. When she tries to press charges against him, she discovers that Sheriff Titus Semple is attempting to cover up the incident. Meanwhile, Field's political career reaches a new high as a bill he helped author gains acceptance from both Sam Curtis and Senator Potter, though very few are aware of Constance's crucial role behind the scenes.

Sam threatens to kill Tyyrone if his henchmen persist in harassing Lane. Later, Tyrone is shot to death in his own stable. Even Sheriff Titus has a hard time figuring out who killed Tyrone as he has many enemies in Truro.