Justified Timeline ( Real )

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March 16, 2010

Premiere of Justified

The TV show Justified premiered on FX, introducing viewers to U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens and setting the stage for the series' exploration of crime and justice in Kentucky.

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January 5, 2011

Justified Season 2 Premiere

The second season of Justified premiered, continuing the story of Raylan Givens and deepening the show's exploration of the Appalachian criminal underworld.

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January 17, 2012

Justified Season 3 Premiere

The third season of Justified premiered, featuring new challenges and characters in the ongoing story of Raylan Givens.

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January 8, 2013

Justified Season 4 Premiere

The fourth season of Justified premiered, expanding on the themes of law enforcement and criminal activity in Harlan County.

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January 7, 2014

Justified Season 5 Premiere

The fifth season of Justified debuted, continuing the series with high critical acclaim and developing complex storylines.

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January 20, 2015

Justified Season 6 Premiere

The sixth and final season of Justified premiered, marking the beginning of the conclusion of the series.

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April 14, 2015

Final Episode of Justified Airs

The series finale of Justified aired, concluding the story of Raylan Givens and the show's portrayal of justice and morality in Kentucky.

Justified Timeline ( Fictional )

return
Early 2000s

Raylan Givens returns to Harlan

Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens returns to his hometown of Harlan, Kentucky, to enforce justice with his unique style.

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Early 2000s

Confrontation with Boyd Crowder

Raylan confronts his childhood friend turned criminal Boyd Crowder, setting up a long-standing rivalry.

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Mid 2000s

The Limehouse Family emerges

The powerful criminal family led by Avery Markham's associate, Limehouse, exerts control over parts of Harlan.

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Mid 2000s

Arrest and escape of Boyd Crowder

Boyd is arrested for his criminal activities but manages to escape, continuing his campaign against Raylan.

investigation
Mid 2000s

The Confederate pistol case

Raylan investigates a case involving a rare Confederate pistol and its connection to local crime.

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Mid to Late 2000s

Boyd Crowder's coal mining scheme

Boyd plans and executes a scheme involving illegal coal mining operations to gather power and wealth.

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Late 2000s

Collision with the Detroit mob

Raylan deals with threats from the Detroit mob as they attempt to expand their influence in Kentucky.

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Late 2000s

Ava Crowder becomes an informant

Ava, Boyd's former lover, cooperates with law enforcement to take down criminal elements in Harlan.

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Late 2000s

Final showdown between Raylan and Boyd

An intense confrontation between Raylan and Boyd culminates in decisive events affecting Harlan's future.