

9.560 minSeason 3 • Episode 19
LatestGrace returns to Oklahoma City long rejuvenated and with a new perspective on how to deal with crime. Her family is still trying to grasp with exactly what happened.
Grace Hanadarko is a tormented, fast-living Oklahoma City police detective who, despite having an excellent career in solving crimes, takes self-destruction to new heights. After seeing tremendous tragedy, both professionally and personally, Grace reaches a turning point one night and meets a rough-hewn angel with a similar past who wants to help lead her back to the right path.
Acting
Holly Hunter's feral, Emmy-winning possession of the role
Writing
Earl's bizarre angelic wisdom in Okie twang
Production
Oklahoma City as character—dust, storms, and desperation
Creator
Nancy Miller
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Holly Hunter won an Emmy for this role then immediately did a nude scene in the pilot—method commitment.
The show filmed in actual Oklahoma City locations, and locals reportedly kept trying to 'save' Hunter from her character's sins.