Storyline

Set against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Victor "Pug" Henry is a career naval officer who, along with his family, learns to navigate the waters of his dangerous times in the late 1930s.

First Aired

1983-02-06
Last Aired

1983-02-13
Creator

Dan Curtis
Genre

War & Politics, Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

7
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

ABC

Keywords:

based on novel or book world war ii franklin delano roosevelt miniseries family saga

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Season 1

1. The Winds Rise

The beginning of the tale of the Henry clan as they see the start of WWII from different areas. Victor...More

The beginning of the tale of the Henry clan as they see the start of WWII from different areas. Victor and Rhoda are on their way to Pug's diplomatic posting to Berlin, while Byron ends up in Sienna, Italy.Less

147mins 1983-02-06

2. The Storm Breaks

As WWII begins, Byron Henry and Natalie Jastrow are stuck behind enemy lines, and an insightful memo b...More

As WWII begins, Byron Henry and Natalie Jastrow are stuck behind enemy lines, and an insightful memo brings Pug Henry to the attention of FDRLess

140mins 1983-02-07

3. Cataclysm

With the invasion of Poland complete, the beginning of WWII as seen from the eyes of the Henry clan.

With the invasion of Poland complete, the beginning of WWII as seen from the eyes of the Henry clan.Less

94mins 1983-02-08

4. Defiance

The bombing of London as seen by Victor Henry. Victor is given the opportunity to fly as an observer w...More

The bombing of London as seen by Victor Henry. Victor is given the opportunity to fly as an observer with a bomber group destined to bomb Berlin.Less

94mins 1983-02-09

5. Of Love and War

Byron and Natalie get married, Pug leaves Germany for good and Rhoda gets closer to Palmer Kirby.

Byron and Natalie get married, Pug leaves Germany for good and Rhoda gets closer to Palmer Kirby.Less

93mins 1983-02-10

6. Changing of The Guard

Henry finally gets orders to his Battleship command, while Rhoda and Palmer get closer; Natalie and Aa...More

Henry finally gets orders to his Battleship command, while Rhoda and Palmer get closer; Natalie and Aaron are increasingly being hemmed in by the authorities in Italy, while Natalie desperately seeks a way out.Less

147mins 1983-02-11

7. Into the Maelstrom

Pug undertakes travel around the world to take command of his battleship at Pearl Harbor, where he is ...More

Pug undertakes travel around the world to take command of his battleship at Pearl Harbor, where he is due on Dec 10th, 1941; Byron is increasingly worried about Natalie's situation.Less