Briarpatch follows Allegra Dill, a dogged investigator returning to her border-town Texas home after her sister is murdered by a car bomb. What begins as a search for a killer turns into an all-consuming fight to bring the corrupt hometown Allegra thought she left behind to its knees.
E1
Allegra Dill, an investigator for a Senator in Washington DC returns to her hometown of San Bonifacio,Texas when her police-woman sister is killed in a car bomb explosion.While the town deals with a breakout of zoo animals Allegra creates waves, digging for some kind of explanation. She meets Jake Spivey , childhood flirt/ arms dealer and his two giraffes
E2
A new suspect emerges. Allegra meets Chief of Police Eve Raytek. Jake brings snowcones.
E3
Jake throws a party. Allegra discovers a secret. A newcomer offers warnings and cocktails.
E4
"Sad thing, funerals. Well, I will shut up now."
E5
Allegra and Singe investigate Packingtown. Jake talks to the press. It's pudding day!
E6
Power is out all over San Bonifacio, and it wasn't an accident. Someone blew the transformers at the switching station. Clyde Brattle's crew is about to invade Jake Spivey's mansion, but Brattle is elsewhere. Chaos unfolds across San Bonifacio, and Allegra somehow manages to stay in the middle of everything.
E7
The Senator returns to town; Allegra and Singe investigate someone new; the Colders have a party.
E8
Jake decides to enjoy himself by playing some croquet. A plan is hatched. The class of '99 is looking ninety-fine.
E9
Jake and Allegra make the most of a bad situation. Singe needs to get creative. The Senator takes a meeting.
E10
Allegra lines them up and knocks them down.