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The Americans (1961–1961) — drama · action · war on NBC
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About The Americans
The Americans ended on May 15, 1961, after its first season aired on NBC. The series concluded its run with a total of 17 episodes, and no new episodes are scheduled or expected. The show was a historical drama that depicted the American Civil War, focusing on the conflicts between two brothers fighting on opposite sides of the war. It provided a dramatized look at the personal and familial struggles during a turbulent period in American history.
The series was set during the Civil War era and centered around the lives of two brothers, Cpl. Ben Canfield and Cpl. Jeff Canfield, who fought on different sides—the Union and the Confederacy. It explored themes of loyalty, family, and the impact of war on personal relationships. The show aired in 1961 and was a drama, action, and war series that aimed to portray the complexities of the conflict through its characters.
The cast included Darryl Hickman as Cpl. Ben Canfield, Richard Davalos as Cpl. Jeff Canfield, and John McIntire as Pa Canfield.
The Americans episode schedule
17 aired
Aired · 17
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1961 | S1·E17 | The Inquisitors |
| May 8, 1961 | S1·E16 | The Coward |
| May 1, 1961 | S1·E15 | The War Between the States |
| April 24, 1961 | S1·E14 | Long Way Back |
| April 17, 1961 | S1·E13 | The Bounty Jumpers |
| April 10, 1961 | S1·E12 | The Sentry |
| April 3, 1961 | S1·E11 | The Gun |
| March 27, 1961 | S1·E10 | The Invaders |
| March 20, 1961 | S1·E9 | The Guerrillas |
| March 13, 1961 | S1·E8 | The Escape |
| March 6, 1961 | S1·E7 | Reconnaissance |
| February 27, 1961 | S1·E6 | Half Moon Road |
| February 20, 1961 | S1·E5 | On to Richmond |
| February 13, 1961 | S1·E4 | The Rebellious Rose |
| February 6, 1961 | S1·E3 | The Regular |
| January 30, 1961 | S1·E2 | Rebellion at Blazing Rock |
| January 23, 1961 | S1·E1 | Harper's Ferry |
