The Prophet Joseph Smith is dead, killed by a mob. Enemies of the LDS Church think the church will die with Joseph. In fact, that danger is a real possibility. The crisis is undeniable, and the saints in Nauvoo are in chaos.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John Donovan WilsonBrigham Young | Brigham Young |
 Paul WuthrichJoseph Smith | Joseph Smith |
 Twyla WilsonMaryAnn Angell Young | MaryAnn Angell Young |
| JJoseph CarlsonSidney Rigdon | Sidney Rigdon |
 Camrey Bagley FoxEmma Smith | Emma Smith |
| QQuinton KappelHeber C. Kimball | Heber C. Kimball |
| DDave MartinezThomas Sharp | Thomas Sharp |
| TTed BushmanWilford Woodruff | Wilford Woodruff |
 Noah KershisnikGeorge A. Smith | George A. Smith |
 Jenessa SheffieldVilate Kimball | Vilate Kimball |
 Paul CartwrightLyman Wight | Lyman Wight |
 Darin ScottHyrum Smith | Hyrum Smith |
 Whitney PalmerPhebe Rigdon | Phebe Rigdon |
| RRyan WoodWilliam Marks | William Marks |
 Gabriel CasdorphWilliam Clayton | William Clayton |
| JJana DahmerMiriam Works Young | Miriam Works Young |
| MMichael PearsonWillard Richards | Willard Richards |
 Chase RamseyJohn Taylor | John Taylor |
 Chase ElwoodSamuel Smith | Samuel Smith |
 Jake SuazoMr. Sharp's Henchman | Mr. Sharp's Henchman |
| GGeorgia ChaseLucy Mack Smith | Lucy Mack Smith |