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American Classic•Season 1•Episode 4

Big Spender

7.8/10 · 58 votesMar 15, 202634 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

Tensions escalate between Kristen and Richard; auditions reveal Millersburg's shrinking talent pool; Miranda's protests complicate Kristen's deal with Boyle; Boyle blindsides Richard with a demand.

Directed byTricia Brock

Written byMichael Hoffman, Bob Martin

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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

Writer

Bob Martin

Writer

Kate Sanford

Editor

Tricia Brock

Director

Jasmin Way

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Big Spender" is episode 4 of American Classic season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 58 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Tricia Brock and written by Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin, it aired on March 15, 2026.

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