The BEST episodes of Mercy Street season 1

Every episode of Mercy Street season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Mercy Street season 1!

Based on real events, Mercy Street takes viewers beyond the battlefield and into the lives of a distinctive cast of characters — doctors, nurses, contraband laborers and Southern loyalists — realizing the chaotic world of Union-occupied Alexandria, Virginia, and the Mansion House Hospital in the early years of the Civil War.

Last Updated: 9/16/2024Network: PBSStatus: Ended
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8.17
132 votes

#1 - The Diabolical Plot

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/21/2016

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.

Directors: Jeremy Webb
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7.81
164 votes

#2 - The Dead Room

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2016

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.

Directors: Jeremy Webb
Writer: Rob Hanning
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7.80
174 votes

#3 - The Belle Alliance

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2016

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.

Directors: Jeremy Webb
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The New Nurse
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7.76
283 votes

#4 - The New Nurse

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/17/2016

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.

Directors: Roxann Dawson
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The Uniform
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7.60
179 votes

#5 - The Uniform

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2016

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.

Directors: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Alex Metcalf
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The Haversack
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7.57
199 votes

#6 - The Haversack

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/24/2016

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.

Directors: Roxann Dawson
Writer: David Zabel
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