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American Gothic S1E8 — Rebirth
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American Gothic•Season 1•Episode 8

Rebirth

7.9/10 · 105 votesJan 3, 199645 min

Ranked #1 of 18 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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Merlyn borrow's an unborn child's spirit and reappears as Halle. Both Lucas and Caleb realize what has happened, and while Lucas tries to keep Merlyn in his world, Caleb knows she must return the spirit to the baby before it's too late.

Directed byJames Frawley
Written byRobert Palm
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Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Sheriff Lucas Buck

Lucas Black

Lucas Black

Caleb Temple

Paige Turco

Paige Turco

Gail Emory

Brenda Bakke

Brenda Bakke

Selena Coombs

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Merlyn Temple

Nick Searcy

Nick Searcy

Deputy Ben Healy

Jake Weber

Jake Weber

Dr. Matt Crower

John Mese

John Mese

Dr. Billy Peale

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Robert Palm

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James Frawley

James Frawley

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Episode Summary

"Rebirth" is episode 8 of American Gothic season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 105 votes, ranking #1 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by James Frawley and written by Robert Palm, it aired on January 3, 1996.

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