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American Classic•Season 1•Episode 2

Swan Song

7.7/10 · 88 votesMar 1, 202635 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Richard begs Alvy for a Broadway return while tensions with Kristen escalate. Miranda struggles between acting and Penn. Kristen faces a shady developer. Richard produces his mother's funeral, making a shocking announcement.

Directed byMichael Hoffman

Written byMichael Hoffman, Bob Martin

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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

Camilla Toniolo

Editor

Allyson C. Johnson

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Swan Song" is episode 2 of American Classic season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 88 votes, ranking #4 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.

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