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American Gothic

1995 - 1998 1 season 19 eps TV-PG

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Season 1

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Season 1

45 min

S1 · E1 · Sep 22, 1995

Pilot Episode 1

The mysterious death of Merlyn Temple, a traumatized young girl, sets off a series of events that leave some townspeople questioning the motives of their charming sheriff, the last person to see her alive.

7.6 · You

45 min

S1 · E2 · Sep 29, 1995

A Tree Grows in Trinity Episode 2

Fleeing deep into the woods from Sheriff Lucas Buck, young Caleb takes refuge in an eerie, abandoned hunting lodge and is terrified when he discovers a dying man who has been tortured and is being held prisoner there.

7.3 · You

45 min

S1 · E3 · Oct 6, 1995

Eye of the Beholder Episode 3

Sheriff Buck calls in a favor from the local judge who is overseeing Caleb's custody hearing, hoping to ensure his favored status, but he doesn't stop there.

7.3 · You

45 min

S1 · E4 · Oct 10, 1995

Damned If You Don't Episode 4

Carter Brown panics when Sheriff Buck wants his teen-age daughter to work for him as payback for an old favor. When he refuses, his life quickly begins to unravel.

7.5 · You

45 min

S1 · E5 · Oct 13, 1995

Dead to the World Episode 5

Gail may have pushed Sheriff Buck too far when she accuses him of foul play in the death of his former girlfriend, who was with him just before her car mysteriously drove off a bridge.

7.4 · You

45 min

S1 · E6 · Oct 20, 1995

Meet the Beetles Episode 6

When Jack Drey, a South Carolina state police lieutenant, throws his weight around in the investigation of the disappearance of his adulterous brother-in-law, Hack Weller, Sheriff Buck becomes wary. Drey suspects that Weller's obsession with Selena might have driven a vicious Buck to kill him.

7.7 · You

45 min

S1 · E7 · Nov 3, 1995

Strong Arm of the Law Episode 7

Sheriff Lucas Buck gets revenge --in his own chilling fashion-- on four men who move to Trinity and set off a crime wave.

7.8 · You

45 min

S1 · E8 · Jan 3, 1996

Rebirth Episode 8

Merlyn borrow's an unborn child's spirit and reappears as Halle. Both Lucas and Caleb realize what has happened, and while Lucas tries to keep Merlyn in his world, Caleb knows she must return the spirit to the baby before it's too late.

7.5 · You

45 min

S1 · E9 · Jan 10, 1996

Resurrector Episode 9

Radio talk show host Mel Kirby approaches Lucas for help in bringing his show to television. When Lucas refuses Mel and his co-anchor wife, Gloria vow to ruin Lucas. Meanwhile, a depressed Caleb decides he wants to give Merlyn a second funeral.

6.4 · You

45 min

S1 · E10 · Jan 17, 1996

Inhumanitas Episode 10

Lucas may have corrupted the local priest, Father Tilden, and he may be able to take his revenge on townspeople who cross his path. But not even he can control the seemingly miraculous activities of the dead Merlyn, determined to make Lucas answer for his crimes.

7.8 · You

45 min

S1 · E11 · Jan 24, 1996

The Plague Sower Episode 11

A sudden, mysterious bleeding illness quickly spreads through Trinity, causing death and devastation, as well as the arrival of a new doctor, Dr. Peele. As the townspeople fall victim to the plague, Matt suffers a breakdown and Lucas turns to Dr. Peele for help.

7.5 · You

45 min

S1 · E12 · Jan 31, 1996

Doctor Death Takes a Holiday Episode 12

Dr. Matt decides to re-investigate the murder of Merlyn. He also is curious when a woman checks into his hospital as Mrs.Smith. She begins to tell Matt all about the evil of Lucas and how she wants to kill him.

7.5 · You

45 min

S1 · E13 · Jul 3, 1996

The Beast Within Episode 13

Artie, Ben Healy's brother, holds-up a local store in Trinity for a cheap watch. Ben and Lucas respond to the robbery and Ben accidentally shoots Artie. Artie, injured but still conscious, takes Lucas hostage.

7.5 · You

45 min

S1 · E14 · Jul 3, 1996

To Hell and Back Episode 14

Dr. Matt struggles with his alcoholism and the death of his family. Lucas tries to push him over the edge by offering him a drink and forcing the bizarre memories of his wife and daughter.

7.5 · You

45 min

S1 · E15 · Jul 4, 1996

Learning to Crawl Episode 15

Lucas and Caleb forge a bond when facing matters of life and death. After Caleb is electrocuted and dies at the hospital, Lucas steps in and brings the boy back to life.

7.7 · You

45 min

S1 · E16 · Jul 10, 1996

Triangle Episode 16

Upon Gail's announcement, she faints in Lucas' office and is taken to the hospital where she is told that she is pregnant. Gail threatens to have an abortion and even attempts to kill herself because she knows that she is carrying the evil offspring of Lucas Buck.

7.5 · You

45 min

S1 · E17 · Jul 10, 1996

The Buck Stops Here Episode 17

Yancy can't find certain files and believes Lucas has them. Billy and Selena go to Lucas' house to look for the missing files and end up making love in Lucas' bed.

7.8 · You

45 min

S1 · E18 · Jul 11, 1996

Requiem Episode 18

Caleb is trying to find the full potential of his powers by attempting to kill Gail, leaving him sole heir of Lucas' will. But, when Lucas finds out what Caleb is up to, he attempts to save Gail. Lucas and Caleb have an evil face-off.

7.8 · You

45 min

S1 · E19 · Feb 6, 1998

Strangler Episode 19

Lucas calls on the ghost of the Boston Strangler to come to Merlyn. Lucas leaves town to attend a convention and Albert De Salva -aka The Boston Strangler- decides to do more than just try to kill Merlyn.

19 episodes in Season 1

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