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Big Sky: Deadly Trails

13 episodes Premiered Sep 21, 2022 Updated Oct 17, 2026

In the third season of Big Sky, the narrative shifts to the rugged landscape of Helena, Montana, where the primary investigative team faces a complex new mystery. Private detective Cassie Dewell and ex-cop Jenny Hoyt continue their collaborative efforts to maintain order within the region. They are joined by the newly appointed sheriff, Beau Arlen, who utilizes his own investigative skills to assist in the maintenanc

Previously on Big Sky

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Cassie Dewell operates as a private detective in Montana.
  • ⚡ Jenny Hoyt is an ex-cop who partners with Cassie Dewell for investigations.
  • ⚡ The series is set in the state of Montana.
  • ⚡ The investigative team focuses on solving mysteries and maintaining order in the region.
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Season overview

In the third season of Big Sky, the narrative shifts to the rugged landscape of Helena, Montana, where the primary investigative team faces a complex new mystery. Private detective Cassie Dewell and ex-cop Jenny Hoyt continue their collaborative efforts to maintain order within the region. They are joined by the newly appointed sheriff, Beau Arlen, who utilizes his own investigative skills to assist in the maintenance of local law and order. The central conflict of the season is triggered by a backcountry trip organized by Sunny Barnes, a charismatic outfitter. When this excursion goes awry, the investigative trio is forced to confront a formidable mystery involving the campers. The situation is complicated by the fact that none of the individuals involved in the trip can be fully trusted. As the investigation unfolds, the team must navigate the dangerous terrain of the Montana wilderness, where threats are hidden among the jagged rocks and gnarled trees. This season focuses on the trio's attempt to resolve the mystery while managing the inherent dangers posed by the environment and the unreliable nature of those caught up in the backcountry incident.

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3·E1 Mytharc

Do You Love An Apple

Sep 21, 2022 · 42 min

It’s been a few months of relative peace, but all that’s about to change when Sunny Barnes and her family set up Sunny Day Excursions just outside of town. Cassie is called in to i

S3·E2 Core

The Woods Are Lovely, Dark and Deep

Sep 28, 2022 · 42 min

When disgruntled realtor Tonya calls the police on a squatter living in one of her homes, Jenny arrives only to discover a shocking connection to her past tied to the case. Cassie

S3·E3 Core

A Brief History of Crime

Oct 5, 2022 · 42 min

While investigating a scamming operation with Beau, Jenny discovers a connection to the crime that sends her reeling. A camper at Sunny Day Excursions has gone missing, and Beau’s

S3·E4 Core

Carrion Comfort

Oct 12, 2022 · 43 min

Jenny and Beau investigate the bloody murder of a woman in her own backyard that turns into quite the family affair. Back at the Sunny Day Excursions, Buck grows increasingly suspi

S3·E5 Mytharc

Flesh and Blood

Oct 19, 2022 · 43 min

After discovering Mark’s body in the woods, Cassie enlists Jenny’s help to solidify her suspicions that he was, in fact, murdered. Meanwhile, Tonya and Donno set up camp hoping to

S3·E6 Core

The Bag and the Box

Oct 26, 2022 · 43 min

Jenny and Beau are on the hunt to find the killer of a decorated veteran. Cassie closes in on the Barnes family, all while getting closer with Cormac. Tonya and Donno devise a plan

S3·E7 Core

Come Get Me

Nov 2, 2022 · 43 min

When shocking new evidence surfaces from the “Bleeding Heart Murder Case,” Jenny and Beau team up with Cassie and achieve a major breakthrough. Buck struggles with his moral ambigu

S3·E8 Core

Duck Hunting

Nov 16, 2022 · 42 min

The investigation for the killer continues as Jenny and Beau confine the campers to the campsite in an effort to unravel their lies. Cassie and Cormac’s romance heats up, leading C

S3·E9 Core

Where There's Smoke There's Fire

Nov 30, 2022 · 43 min

Jenny and Beau investigate the mysterious death of a rookie smokejumper while Cassie picks apart Walter’s story, convinced something isn’t adding up. Emily finds herself at Dewell

S3·E10 Core

A Thin Layer of Rock

Dec 7, 2022 · 42 min

Jenny and Beau investigate the untimely death of a groom. Cassie enlists the help of Denise and Emily to unravel the lies surrounding Walter and Sunny Day Excursions. Sunny makes a

S3·E11 Core

Super Foxes

Jan 4, 2023 · 43 min

When Gigi finds herself at the mercy of a twisted local family, Jenny and Cassie work to intervene, but a twisted game threatens everything. Elsewhere, Sunny and Paige each come to

S3·E12 Mytharc

Are You Mad?

Jan 11, 2023 · 43 min

Jenny, Cassie and Beau uncover the truth about the Bleeding Heart Killer, but before justice can be served, chaos breaks out. Avery's involvement with Tony's crime family escalates

S3·E13 Mytharc

That Old Feeling

Jan 18, 2023 · 43 min

With Denise and Emily's lives on the line, Jenny and Beau are determined to bring the Bleeding Heart Killer to justice, no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, Cassie uses her connecti

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