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American Classic•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.3/10 · 98 votesMar 1, 202630 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Broadway star Richard Bean suffers a public meltdown and returns to his hometown theater where he first discovered his brilliance. He's shocked to find the once-respected theater, now run by his brother Jon and ex Kristen, has become a dinner theater.

Directed byMichael Hoffman

Written byMichael Hoffman, Bob Martin

Next episodeE2 · Swan Song

Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes8

Pilot

Swan Song

Juniper Berries

Big Spender

Schicklgruber

Real Rain

Camelot

Our Town

Cast8

Kevin Kline

Richard Bean

Jon Tenney

Jon Bean

Laura Linney

Kristen Forrest Bean

Len Cariou

Linus Bean

Jane Alexander

Ethel Bean

Jessica Hecht

Polly

Nell Verlaque

Miranda Bean

Billy Carter

Connor Boyle

Crew5

Michael Hoffman

Director

Michael Hoffman

Writer

Bob Martin

Writer

Kate Sanford

Editor

Camilla Toniolo

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of American Classic season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 98 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Michael Hoffman and written by Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin, it aired on March 1, 2026.

Next: E2 · Swan Song Best of Season 1