
S4.E1 - Welcome to the Alternate Economy

The head of an African American crime syndicate goes to war with the Italian mafia in Kansas City, Missouri during the 1950s.
In 1950s Kansas City, Missouri, two criminal syndicates have struck an uneasy peace. One Italian, one African-American. Together they control an alternate economy — that of exploitation, graft and drugs. This too is the history of America. To cement their peace, the heads of both families have traded their youngest sons.
The head of an African American crime syndicate goes to war with the Italian mafia in Kansas City, Missouri during the 1950s.
The Smutnys receive unexpected guests, Josto and Gaetano reunite, Loy challenges the status quo, and Oraetta is caught.
Deafy and Odis join forces, Josto seeks revenge, Oraetta finds new employment, Gaetano makes a move, and Zelmare and Swanee help the Smutneys with their debt.
Loy retaliates, Josto asserts his leadership, Ethelrida makes a disturbing discovery, and the walls begin to close in on Odis.
The Smutnys receive unexpected guests, Josto and Gaetano reunite, Loy challenges the status quo and Oraetta is caught.
Loy attacks, Gaetano pays the price, Oraetta goes crazy, Josto challenges authority and Rabbi risks his life.
Josto Fadda makes a bold move, Loy Cannon battles his demons, and Oraetta Mayflower silences her critics.
Loy plays with fire, Josto wears his heart on his sleeve, Oraetta makes a surprising discovery and Deafy closes in on Zelmare and Swanee.
Rabbi and Satchel hit the road.
Loy forms an uneasy alliance, Odis finds peace, Josto settles the score, Ethelrida takes a risk and Oraetta gets spooked.
Josto gets revenge, Oraetta comes clean and Ebal teaches Loy a lesson about business.