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Mercy Street
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Mercy Street

Sun, Jan 17, 2016
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

Follows the lives of two volunteer nurses on opposing sides of the Civil War - New England abolitionist Mary Phinney and Confederate supporter Emma Green. Based on true stories and set in a Union hospital in the occupied Confederate city of Alexandria, viewers are taken beyond the battlefield and into the lives of Americans on the Civil War home front as they face the unprecedented challenges of one of the most turbulent times in our nation’s history.

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  • Thirteen↗
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Josh Radnor
    Josh Radnor
    as Dr. Jed Foster
  • Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    as Mary Phinney
  • McKinley Belcher III
    McKinley Belcher III
    as Samuel Diggs
  • Hannah James
    Hannah James
    as Emma Green
  • Tara Summers
    Tara Summers
    as Anne Hastings
  • Norbert Leo Butz
    Norbert Leo Butz
    as Dr. Byron Hale
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Episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

Ended · 12 aired
Season 1
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    The New Nurse
    Aired · Mon, Jan 18, 2016 · 60m

    New England nurse Mary Phinney navigates her first day in Mansion House, a hotel turned Union hospital in an occupied Southern town. Mansion House owner James Sr. struggles to preserve the family fortune as daughter Emma secretly searches for her beau.Directed by Roxann Dawson

  • E2
    The Haversack
    Aired · Mon, Jan 25, 2016 · 60m

    Confederate belle Emma nurses her wounded friend. Dr. Foster wrestles with his marriage and career as Mary tries to improve her patients' lives with Samuel's help. Aurelia submits to Silas' advances in exchange for his help.

  • E3
    The Uniform
    Aired · Mon, Feb 1, 2016 · 60m

    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.

  • E4
    The Belle Alliance
    Aired · Mon, Feb 8, 2016 · 60m

    During a Union ball at their house, the Green girls and Frank initiate a daring plan to help Tom escape. Mary releases Dr. Foster, still shaky from his detox, from his "quarantine" so he can guide Samuel through a delicate operation.

  • E5
    The Dead Room
    Aired · Mon, Feb 15, 2016 · 60m

    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.

  • E6
    The Diabolical Plot
    Aired · Mon, Feb 22, 2016 · 60m

    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.

Season 2
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Balm in Gilead
    Aired · Mon, Jan 23, 2017 · 60m

    In the wake of Lincoln's visit, the hospital staff tries to save one of their own.

  • E2
    The House Guest
    Aired · Mon, Jan 30, 2017 · 60m

    Foster cares for a gravely ill Mary, which doesn't sit well with the new chief; Charlotte tries to contain a smallpox epidemic; a house guest spurs a scheme by Alice; and Samuel faces a difficult decision.

  • E3
    One Equal Temper
    Aired · Mon, Feb 6, 2017 · 60m

    The Greens work together to hide an ugly secret; McBurney hopes to distance Foster from Mary by sending him on a house call to a nearby army camp; Alice helps Frank escape; and Samuel earns Charlotte's respect.

  • E4
    Southern Mercy
    Aired · Mon, Feb 13, 2017 · 60m

    After the battle of Chantilly, Hopkins and Emma strike out to rescue wounded soldiers.

  • E5
    Unknown Soldier
    Aired · Mon, Feb 20, 2017 · 60m

    Lisette's intervention leads to a family reunion. Pinkerton's investigation causes a rift.

  • E6
    House of Bondage
    Aired · Mon, Mar 6, 2017 · 60m

    After Antietam, Foster and Samuel pay a visit to the Foster family plantation.