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Every TV Episode Directed by David P. schmidt Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Times That Try Men's Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)
    4.0/10(18 votes)

    S1:E3

    British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.

    Director:David P. Schmidt
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)
    3.8/10(18 votes)

    S1:E1

    Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.

    Director:David P. Schmidt
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)
    3.7/10(18 votes)

    S1:E6

    British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.

    Director:David P. Schmidt
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776)
    3.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E2

    Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.

    Director:David P. Schmidt
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)
    3.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E4

    General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.

    Director:David P. Schmidt
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)
    3.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E5

    The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South; the British take Charleston.

    Director:David P. Schmidt
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David P. Schmidt Ratings Summary

"The Times That Try Men's Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)" is the best rated episode directed by David P. Schmidt. It scored 4.0/10 from 18 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on November 18, 2025. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)".