After 19 years on Death Row, Daniel Holden is released due to new DNA evidence. He returns with his family to his childhood home, struggling to adjust to life on the outside. Meanwhile, the Senator who prosecuted him plots to reopen the case.
While Daniel explores town on his own, Amantha worries for his safety. Ted Jr. fears for the future of the family business. And Senator Foulkes learns some valuable gossip from his secret lover. Unease and tension pervade Daniel's welcome home party.
Daniel retreats from the stress of recent events as his return opens old wounds. Tawney reaches out to him, unbeknownst to her husband. Jon confronts Daniel's original defense lawyer. And Amantha fears the town's anger may erupt any moment.
Janet's day in town with Daniel becomes a media spectacle. Back on the case, Sheriff Daggett questions Trey Willis about a missing witness. Daniel and Tawney connect in unexpected ways.
Daniel loses his grip on reality as he wrestles with life after Death Row. Following a surreal night with a mysterious stranger, he finds himself at odds with Ted Jr., who questions Daniel's innocence.
As the town's anger hits the boiling point, Daniel's family goes on alert. Foulkes presses the D.A. for a retrial. Ted Jr. & Tawney recover from disturbing encounters. Trey Willis searches for the missing George Melton. Daniel must decide his future.
Daniel's family fears he won't recover from his injuries and his attackers will escape justice. Judy Dean shows Bobby some unexpected affection. Ted, Jr. hides a shameful secret from his wife. Sheriff Daggett investigates Daniel's beating.
Amantha dreads the worst as she prepares for Daniel to awaken from his induced coma. Teddy's business plans are thwarted by his dad, and he gets some unwelcome news from Tawney. Jared learns more about his older brother and the late Hanna Dean.
Daniel makes a startling decision, and Amantha is outraged and hurt when Janet defends his choice. Teddy asks a reluctant Tawney for a favor. Jon Stern gains a valuable insight into a client's case. Sheriff Daggett questions Bobby Dean.
A recovered Daniel explores Atlanta and enjoys a taste of big-city anonymity, while Amantha starts packing up her apartment. Tawney grows frustrated with Ted, Jr.'s ever-shifting moods, forcing him to seek understanding from an unexpected quarter.
Daniel meets an unusual local entrepreneur who makes him an unlikely offer. Amantha struggles to adapt to a challenging new role. Ted, Sr.'s patience is tested. Teddy bonds with Tawney and she makes a surprising decision.
Daniel angers his enemies when he turns up at the funeral of someone from his past and worries his family when he disappears on a mysterious errand. Janet's husband and children celebrate her birthday and present her with a couple surprising gifts.
Aden Young
Daniel Holden
Abigail Spencer
Amantha Holden
Adelaide Clemens
Tawney Talbot
Bruce McKinnon
Ted Talbot Sr.
Clayne Crawford
Ted Talbot Jr.