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Going beyond the battlefield, the story is centered around Mansion House, a home turned hospital, where the lives of a coquettish Southern belle and a stiff Northern abolitionist collide. Filled with heart wrenching truths about our Civil War, this series is based on actual events and brings us closer to understanding the life lived by our ancestors.
This is not a series about battles, military strategy nor glory but brings forth all the human emotions of the time from hope to fear, love to hate, laughter to tears and everything in between. 1862 Alexandria is a town seething under martial law, with soldiers, gentry, slaves, doctors, nurses, prostitutes, wounded and scoundrels from both sides of the fighting lines.
- PBS
- 2 Seasons, 13 Episodes
- January 17, 2016
- Drama
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/10 - Cast: McKinley Belcher III, Suzanne Bertish, Norbert Leo Butz, Gary Cole
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Mercy Street Full Episode Guide
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After Antietam, the Greens experience a setback and Pinkerton’s investigation heats up. Foster and Samuel head to Foster’s family plantation, where they intercede in a difficult task. The hospital staff joins together to oust their despised chief.
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Lisette sketches the face of a disfigured, amnesiac soldier, generating a family reunion. When Anne's intentions to be made head nurse don't work out, she rejoins Hale to impair McBurney's authority.
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Following the Second Battle of Bull Run, Hopkins and Emma head out to save a stranded group of hurt Union soldiers.
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The Greens work with each other to mask an ugly secret; McBurney wants to separate Foster from Mary by sending him on a house call to a nearby army camp; Alice helps Frank get free; and Samuel secures Charlotte's respect.
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A house guest becomes the target of Alice's plots. When Mary becomes sick, Foster's efforts to care for her antagonize the new chief. Charlotte attempts to contain the smallpox epidemic and Samuel must make a difficult coice.
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In the second season premiere, the staff unites to rescue one of their own and a former slave-turned-abolitionist stirs up trouble between Foster and Mary.
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In the season finale, President Lincoln's visit sets in motion a diabolical rebel plot and offers an opportunity to free James Sr. Dr. Foster uncovers a scheme to undermine him at the expense of his patients. Aurelia recovered from her surgery makes a bold decision.
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The unexpected visit of a hospital inspector throws the staff into disarray. Mary feels empathy for a deserter, while Silas makes Samuel pay for his arrogance. A family tragedy forces James Sr. to take a risky step to earn his family’s respect.
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During a Union ball at their home, the Green girls and Frank plot to help release Tom. Mary releases Dr. Foster, still unstable from his detox, so he can guide Samuel through a delicate operation.
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Dr. Foster confronts his family’s divided loyalties when his mother and wounded Confederate brother arrive. Alice is shocked to find her fiancé, Tom, deeply changed by war. Samuel and Aurelia try to persuade a slave boy to seize a chance at freedom.
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Confederate beauty Emma tends to her wounded friend. Dr. Foster struggles with his marriage and work as Mary attempt to better her patients' lives with the aid of Samuel. Aurelia complies with Silas' advances so that he will help.
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Civil War drama about two nurses who are on opposing sides.
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A behind-the-scenes look at the powerful new Civil War-era drama about Americans on the home front.
