After returning the body of Gus McCrae to Lonesome Dove, Woodrow Call takes on the challenge of driving a herd of wild mustangs 2500 miles north to the Hat Creek Ranch in Montana. But tragedy, triumph, despair and deceit will greet him before he ever gets there.

Jon Voightas Captain Woodrow F. Call
Barbara Hersheyas Clara Allen
Ricky Schroderas Newt Dobbs
William L. Petersenas Captain Gideon Walker
Oliver Reedas Gregor Dunnigan
Dennis Haysbertas Cherokee Jack Jackson
Reese Witherspoonas Ferris Dunnigan
Timothy Scottas Pea Eye Parker
Chris Cooperas July Johnson
CCH Pounderas Sara Pickett
John Wilder
Ken Thorne