Episode Overview
Robert E purchases a home in town, but when auctioneer Jedediah Bancroft realizes he sold the property to a black man, he attempts to backtrack on the sale. Mike steps in to defend Robert E. Later, Mike discovers that Jake, Loren, Hank, and Dorothy are unhappy about Robert E and Grace's presence in the community. That evening, Matthew informs Mike that he’s been invited to join a men’s group— the Ku Klux Klan—of which he knows little but plans to check out. At the meeting, Jedediah, the leader, hints at a “big surprise” for the following night. The next evening, masked townspeople ride out in white robes to intimidate and assault Robert E. After treating Robert E’s injuries, Mike confronts Jedediah, Jake, Loren, and Hank in the barbershop, where Jedediah attempts to coerce Robert E and Grace into leaving, even threatening Mike about her clinic's mortgage if