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The Americans is a 17-episode American drama television series that aired on NBC from January to May 1961. Set during the American Civil War, the series focuses on two brothers fighting on opposite sides of
Season 1
N/A/100 votesHarper's Ferry
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/1961
When the Union arsenal at Harper's Ferry is attacked, one immediate result is a division of loyalties in the Canfield household.
Director: Douglas Heyes
Writer: John Gay
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On To Richmond
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/1961
Ben's having difficulty disciplining his men—most of them are short-term volunteers who won't take the war seriously. He is rebuked by Captain Cardiff, who foresees a real battle at a place called Manassas Junction, Virginia—better known as Bull Run.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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The Escape
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/13/1961
Ben and Colonel Fry are captured by Rebel forces and interned in Richmond's notorious Libby Prison. Finding that the Union prisoners there have been cowed by Major Turner, the tough Confederate commandant, Fry is determined to renew the men's fervor for the Union cause.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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The Inquisitors
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 5/15/1961
The Battle of Ball's Bluff was a disaster for the North, and Congress wants to know why. An angry Union officer says he knows the answer.
Director: Lamont Johnson
Writer: Unknown