The Worst Episodes of The Astronaut Wives Club

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1. #1 Worst Episode
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   7.0/10(191 votes)

   #1 - Launch

   S1:E16/18/2015

   After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.

   Director:Lone Scherfig

   Writer:Stephanie Savage

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   Director:Lone Scherfig

   Writer:Stephanie Savage
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   7.1/10(145 votes)

   #2 - Protocol

   S1:E26/25/2015

   Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.

   Director:Lone Scherfig

   Writer:Becky Hartman Edwards

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   Director:Lone Scherfig

   Writer:Becky Hartman Edwards
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   7.5/10(81 votes)

   #3 - The Dark Side

   S1:E98/13/2015

   Jo redefines her role and priorities as Wally's career at NASA comes to an end; Louise worries about Alan as he considers a risky surgery that will determine his future; Susan is faced with uncertainty.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.8/10(109 votes)

   #4 - Liftoff

   S1:E47/9/2015

   Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.

   Director:J. Miller Tobin

   Writer:Lisa Zwerling

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   Director:J. Miller Tobin

   Writer:Lisa Zwerling
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   7.9/10(93 votes)

   #5 - Rendezvous

   S1:E77/30/2015

   With the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.0/10(119 votes)

   #6 - Flashpoint

   S1:E57/16/2015

   Trudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.0/10(103 votes)

   #7 - In the Blind

   S1:E67/23/2015

   John Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.1/10(130 votes)

   #8 - Retroattitude

   S1:E37/2/2015

   Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.

   Director:J. Miller Tobin

   Writer:Liz Tigelaar

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   Director:J. Miller Tobin

   Writer:Liz Tigelaar
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   8.1/10(85 votes)

   #9 - Landing

   S1:E108/20/2015

   It’s 1969, and Apollo 11’s historic moon landing is cause for worldwide celebration and a high point for the Astro-families. The wives are interviewed for a TV documentary on the space program, Gordo is passed over for the next mission, and Trudy faces some big decisions about her personal and professional future. Betty finds a powerful way to honor Gus’s legacy and advocate for change. In April 1970, the nation watches the fraught voyage of Apollo 13.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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    8.2/10(97 votes)

    #10 - Abort

    S1:E88/6/2015

    Betty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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