Ep 4. A Brother's Betrayal

In episode 4 of Blood and Oil season 1, titled "A Brother's Betrayal," tensions continue to rise in North Dakota as Briggs Oil faces off against their rival, Hap Briggs. Billy Lefever, who has been working for Hap, does his best to stay neutral as he tries to make inroads with Briggs Oil. However, his loyalty is put to the test when his brother, Wick, gets involved with Hap's daughter, Lacey, who has a troubled past.

Billy's wife, Cody, is supportive of him trying to make things work for them in North Dakota, but she's worried about the lengths he's willing to go to keep the peace. A meeting between Briggs Oil and Hap Briggs sets off some major tensions when Lacey suggests an alliance between the companies, but Hap is dead set against it.

Meanwhile, a new character is introduced. Gary Laframboise is an environmentalist who has some damning information about the oil companies in the Bakken. He's determined to get his message out there, but he has to tread carefully as there are people who will do anything to stop him from getting the truth out.

As tensions between the oil companies continue to escalate, Billy is caught in the middle. He's torn between his loyalty to his brother and his desire to succeed in the oil business. He turns to Cody for support, but she's struggling with her own demons. She's haunted by the death of her father and is worried that Billy is in over his head.

Things come to a head when Wick's affair with Lacey is exposed. Billy is forced to decide where his loyalties lie and must make a tough decision that could have major consequences for his family. The episode ends with major fallout from this betrayal and sets the stage for even more drama to unfold in the episodes to come.

Overall, "A Brother's Betrayal" is a tense and dramatic episode that showcases the complex relationships between the characters on the show. It's a great entry point for anyone who's new to the series and will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.