The Americans

1961-01-23 Drama NR

The Americans is a 17-episode American drama television series that aired on NBC from January to May 1961. Set during the American Civil War, the series focuses on two brothers fighting on opposite sides of the conflict.

Storyline

First Aired

1961-01-23
Last Aired

1961-05-15
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

17
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

NBC

Keywords:

american civil war 19th century

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Season 1

1. Harper's Ferry

When the Union arsenal at Harper's Ferry is attacked, one immediate result is a division of loyalties ...More

When the Union arsenal at Harper's Ferry is attacked, one immediate result is a division of loyalties in the Canfield household.Less

1961-01-23

2. Rebellion At Blazing Rock

Jeff finds two men perparing to an re-enact a war. One man is a person from the north and the other fr...More

Jeff finds two men perparing to an re-enact a war. One man is a person from the north and the other from the south.Less

1961-01-30

3. The Regular

In a flashback sequence, Ben Canfield explains how he came to join the Union forces.

In a flashback sequence, Ben Canfield explains how he came to join the Union forces.Less

1961-02-06

4. The Rebellious Rose

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1961-02-13

5. On To Richmond

Ben's having difficulty disciplining his menâ€”most of them are short-term volunteers who won't take t...More

Ben's having difficulty disciplining his menâ€”most of them are short-term volunteers who won't take the war seriously. He is rebuked by Captain Cardiff, who foresees a real battle at a place called Manassas Junction, Virginiaâ€”better known as Bull Run.Less

1961-02-20

6. Half Moon Road

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1961-02-27

7. Reconnaissance

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1961-03-06

8. The Escape

Ben and Colonel Fry are captured by Rebel forces and interned in Richmond's notorious Libby Prison. Fi...More

Ben and Colonel Fry are captured by Rebel forces and interned in Richmond's notorious Libby Prison. Finding that the Union prisoners there have been cowed by Major Turner, the tough Confederate commandant, Fry is determined to renew the men's fervor for the Union cause.Less