In Season 3, Episode 2 of Big Sky , titled "," the mystery surrounding Sunny Barnes and her secretive son, Walter, intensifies as investigators Cassie Dewell and Beau Arlen track a missing backpacker. This episode originally aired on September 28, 2022 , on ABC. Key Plot Developments
Established as a "mama bear" willing to go to extreme, dark lengths to protect her son Walter. Big Sky S03E02 FRENCH HDTV
Jenny Hoyt and Deputy Poppernak investigate a squatter named Paul at one of Tonya’s properties. They eventually learn he is a whistleblower hiding a major corporate secret. In Season 3, Episode 2 of Big Sky
At Sunny Day Excursions, campers Luke and Paige are revealed to be hiding their own secrets. Their relationship turns violent, leading to Paige disappearing and Luke being found by Emily, Beau's daughter, covered in blood near a stream. Jenny Hoyt and Deputy Poppernak investigate a squatter
Denise shares information with Cassie about a girl who went missing at the same location, "Deadman's Drop," 20 years ago, suggesting a possible link to current events. Character Highlights
Continues to bond with Jenny and Cassie, even bringing Cassie a "protective" gift of salt, a nod to Ackles' previous role on Supernatural .
Sunny Barnes (played by Reba McEntire) discovers the missing hiker, Mark, who is dying after a fall. Instead of seeking help, she stays with him until he passes away to protect her son Walter's presence in the woods.