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The Americans

The American Civil War drives two brothers apart, compelling them to decide between their sibling bond and their allegiance to opposing beliefs.

The TV series draws inspiration from James Warner Bellah's book "The Valiant Virginians" and delves into the daily struggles of ordinary young soldiers during war, shifting the focus away from commanding officers.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Harper's Ferry

1. Harper's Ferry

Aired: Jan 23, 1961

As the Civil War erupts, the Canfield family's bonds are torn apart by confli...

Episode 3 The Regular

3. The Regular

Aired: Feb 6, 1961

A veteran sergeant is torn between duty and ethics as he's ordered to equip a...

Episode 5 On to Richmond

5. On to Richmond

Aired: Feb 20, 1961

Ben struggles to command a group of volunteer soldiers, who were initially si...

Episode 6 Half Moon Road

6. Half Moon Road

Aired: Feb 27, 1961

A lone Confederate soldier ventures into treacherous territory to enlist skil...

Episode 7 Reconnaissance

7. Reconnaissance

Aired: Mar 6, 1961

In the next episode, a Union army takes control of Harper's Ferry, prompting ...

Episode 8 The Escape

8. The Escape

Aired: Mar 13, 1961

Col. Fry and Ben face a desperate fight for survival as they're trapped in th...

Episode 9 The Guerrillas

9. The Guerrillas

Aired: Mar 20, 1961

Passionate rebels storm a ravaged town, driven by a fierce desire to bring an...

Episode 10 The Invaders

10. The Invaders

Aired: Mar 27, 1961

A Confederate town is gripped by tension as a Union captain demands the remov...

Episode 11 The Gun

11. The Gun

Aired: Apr 3, 1961

Jeff assumes leadership of a vital operation to seize as many Union cannons a...

Episode 12 The Sentry

12. The Sentry

Aired: Apr 10, 1961

Operatives embark on a perilous mission to infiltrate enemy territory and des...

Episode 13 The Bounty Jumpers

13. The Bounty Jumpers

Aired: Apr 17, 1961

A rogue operative infiltrates a deceitful organization that manipulates soldi...

Episode 14 Long Way Back

14. Long Way Back

Aired: Apr 24, 1961

A group of Missouri farmers apprehends Jeff, a desperate man, but he refuses ...

Episode 16 The Coward

16. The Coward

Aired: May 8, 1961

A soldier's execution is delayed, but his fellow soldiers are resolute to ens...

Episode 17 The Inquisitors

17. The Inquisitors

Aired: May 15, 1961

A Congressional inquiry into the Battle of Ball's Bluff heats up as investiga...

Info about The Americans

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:War, Action