: While Houston waits, an overconfident General Santa Anna (Olivier Martinez) makes a critical tactical mistake, allowing the Texians to stage a surprise attack.

: An ailing Deaf Smith (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) disobeys orders to embark on a final mission to rescue Emily West from Mexican captivity. Historical and Critical Reception "Texas Rising" Vengeance Is Mine (TV Episode 2015) - IMDb

: Houston’s army successfully ambushes the Mexican forces. The Rangers play a key role, including blowing up Vince's Bridge to prevent a Mexican retreat.

The seventh installment focuses on the internal and external pressures facing (Bill Paxton).

: Emily West (the "Yellow Rose of Texas") works from within Santa Anna’s camp to gather vital intelligence for the Texian cause. 1x08: Victory and Aftermath

The eighth episode covers the 18-minute Battle of San Jacinto and the immediate political fallout.