Tulsa King Season 3 Episode 8 plunges Dwight Manfredi deeper into his ongoing battle against Jeremiah Dunmire, while also navigating treacherous new alliances and betrayals. Having spent much of the season on the defensive, Dwight finally sees some strategic advantages emerge. Attorney General Sackrider is now under Dwight's influence and protection, and Jeremiah's son, Cole, appears increasingly conflicted, possibly swayed by his growing affection for Dwight's bartender, Spencer.

The episode opens with a significant win for Dwight's crew: the reopening of the Distillery, thanks to Sackrider's patronage. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Dunmire is released from a brief incarceration after assaulting AG Sackrider, leading to a tense reunion with Cole. A new, dangerous player, Deacon, arrives at Dunmire's estate. Deacon, a bombmaker previously employed by Dwight, claims Dwight is untrustworthy and harbors ulterior motives. He offers Jeremiah a twisted 'gift': to destroy people in Dwight's life, rather than just killing Dwight himself. Cole, distressed by the implications, is dismissed as Jeremiah and Deacon begin plotting mass murder.

Separately, Margaret prepares for a campaign event for Carl Thresher, whom Dwight is banking on to become governor. Unbeknownst to them, Deacon is clandestinely scouting the rally location, where he manages to plant a bomb with surprising ease. Back at the distillery, Dwight receives a call from Deacon, requesting a meeting. Dwight, suspecting foul play, contacts Agent Musso, planning a flawless setup with Mitch and Bigfoot assisting.

In another subplot, Tyson and Spencer visit Bodhi at the weed dispensary. Tyson, eager to prove himself, proposes taking over the shop for a night to sell stolen frat pharmacy items. Spencer claims the idea was hers, and Bodhi agrees, demanding a 25% cut of the door and a share of the product.

Dwight meets with Musso, who is enthusiastic about the impending bust. However, Dwight first confronts Musso about the missing Bill Bevilaqua. Employing deductive reasoning, Dwight reveals he has figured out Musso was responsible for taking Bevilaqua and framing Dwight. Musso confesses, stating he took Bevilaqua, a