Wind at My Back: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Wind at My Back Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
The Resurrection of May
Jan 24, 1999
May is pained to see New Bedford suffering from the bankrupcy of Silver Dome Mine. Luke Gerrard returns to New Bedford, provoking May to fight to win back her beloved Silver Dome
The Long Weekend
Jan 31, 1999
Hub, Fat and Maisey enter the New Bedford Bed Race; Grace resigns herself to life as a spinster; Max and Honey's 'romantic' weekend at the cabin is more than they expected.
My Beautiful Mom
Feb 7, 1999
Photographer Tucker Findlay arrives in town for the New Bedford Fall Fair, which Grace is organizing for the first time. Toppy's daughter Doris comes to visit.
The Fever
Mar 14, 1999
Hub is attracted to Alice. The Cramps seek a partner for a new bus line venture. Fat and Maisey sees an overturned truck.
The Crystal Skull
Feb 21, 1999
May inherits a mysterious crystal skull that seems to posess extraordinary powers; Maisy faces the truth about her father.
Public Enemies
Mar 7, 1999
A local crime gang, dubbed the Burlesque Bandits, is terrifying the citizens of New Bedford; a mysterious newcomer is curious about Maisey.
New Directions
Mar 21, 1999
May boycotts the Royal Dominion Bank when Mr. Sainsbury refuses to reinstate her line of credit. Del takes a new direction in his life.
The Strap
Mar 28, 1999
Max disagrees with Principal Whitney's disciplinary measures. Grace is obsessed with the Dionne Quintuplets. Jim, a new teacher, arrives in New Bedford with his son Pritchard.
Grace of Hollywood
Jan 17, 1999
When film director Nathan Sparks arrives in town, Graces's dreams of stardom suddenly seem in reach. Ignored by Hub and his friends, Fat decides to enter the local public speaki
Life On Mars
Apr 18, 1999
Fat tries to make sense of his world. Grace plays a role in Ollie and Marjorie's wedding. Lorna confronts May about the relationship between Hub and Alice. Bob returns to Ne