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Season 1 – American Gothic

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Everything is not what it seems in Trinity, South Carolina. Sheriff Lucas Buck develops a sinister interest in Caleb. Caleb's cousin Gail tries to protect him, but that's complicated since she has feelings for Sheriff Buck. And Caleb's dead sister, Merlyn, returns as an angel, warning him that Buck is an incarnation of evil - and may not be human.
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Jonathan Taylor Variety The mood and visuals are too stylized, the music too self-conscious, the situations too ridiculous to sustain a mass audience over several seasons. Jun 13, 2019 Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times "American Gothic" requires patience as well as trust. Patience, to endure this opening hour, which plods and meanders en route to a negligible payoff. Trust, that the series will improve. Jun 13, 2019 Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly Consume this supernatural sandwich and you're liable to end up thinking you should have thrown away the bread. Rated: C Jun 13, 2019 Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) This is the most difficult show of the year to describe - it's at once repulsive and enthralling. The quality of writing and acting is exceptional, and - while it's certainly not to everyone's taste - it's also about the best new show of the season. Jun 13, 2019 Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News I loved it, but I'm not sure I want to watch it before going to bed. Rated: 4/5 Jun 13, 2019 Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel It is the most promising effort of its kind since early Twin Peaks, to which it will inevitably be compared. American Gothic reinforces the old saw that the most enervating terror of all is psychological, and here it is abundance. Jun 13, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sherry K A true classic like soap opera. I plan on watching it again and again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review steve d Like Firefly years later the fantastic series is brought down by executive interference. A great cast, engaging stories and great spooky atmosphere. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Gary Cole

Sheriff Lucas Buck

Jake Weber

Dr. Matt Crower

Paige Turco

Gail Emory

Nick Searcy

Deputy Ben Healy

Lucas Black

Caleb Temple

Brenda Bakke

Selena Coombs

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 1995 American Gothic Tormented by a demonic force, the sheriff (Gary Cole) of a rural Southern town rules without law or conscience; with Jake Weber; Paige Turco; Nick Searcy. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 1995 A Tree Grows in Trinity Eluding Sheriff Buck, Caleb finds a tortured prisoner with Selena; Crower questions the coroner's loyalty. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 1995 Eye of the Beholder Sheriff Buck takes steps to gain custody of Caleb; Dr. Trulane notices a change in his bride; Merlyn's spirit guides Caleb. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 10, 1995 Damned if You Don't Carter Bowen finds his life spinning out of control after he refuses to return a favor he owes Sheriff Buck. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 13, 1995 Dead to the World Gail (Paige Turco) accuses Sheriff Buck (Gary Cole) of having a hand in the death of his former girlfriend. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 20, 1995 Meet the Beetles Caleb uncovers a skeleton; Gail discovers the uses of flesh-eating beetles; Selena gains a new admirer. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 3, 1995 Strong Arm of the Law Sheriff Buck finds his authority challenged by four men who move to Trinity and decide to take over the town. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 3, 1996 Rebirth Merlyn (Sarah Paulson) finds a way to live again and reunite with Caleb (Lucas Black) at a high cost to those around her. With Gary Cole and Paige Turco. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 10, 1996 Resurrector Sheriff Buck becomes the target of revenge after he refuses to help a radio talk show host get on television; Caleb wants to mark Merlyn's passing. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 17, 1996 Inhumanitas The local church serves as the battleground when Merlyn and Lucas face off in an all-out war for Caleb's soul. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 24, 1996 The Plague Sower A new doctor arrives in Trinity in the midst of an outbreak of a disease causing uncontrollable bleeding and sending residents into a state of panic. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 31, 1996 Dr. Death Takes a Holiday An elderly woman with a secret about Lucas' past tries to murder him, but when her attempt fails she brings Dr. Matt into the circle. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 3, 1996 The Beast Within Ben Healy's brother, who has escaped from a military mental institution with a time bomb sewed into his stomach, holds the sheriff and three others hostage. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 3, 1996 To Hell and Back Dr. Crower relives the accident that killed his family; Mr. Emmett comes out only at night to dig in his garden. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 4, 1996 Learning to Crawl When Caleb dies after being electrocuted, Lucas uses his powers to resurrect him, beginning a journey that will help Caleb realize his own powers. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 10, 1996 Triangle Gail (Paige Turco) learns she is pregnant with Lucas' (Gary Cole) baby and has a dream that the baby is actually a devil. Details Episode 17 Aired Jul 10, 1996 The Buck Stops Here When Sheriff Buck (Gary Cole) is discovered murdered, Caleb and Ben Healy (Lucas Black, Nick Searcy) jockey for control of the town. Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 11, 1996 Requiem Lucas returns from the grave and confronts his son, Caleb, in a violent showdown for control of the town. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 6, 1998 Potato Boy Selena tries to help Caleb with his schoolwork, which bothers Lucas; Ben visits the psychiatrist who is later blackmailed by Lucas. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 6, 1998 Ring of Fire Gail learns of her mother's affair and her own abuse by her father as Lucas allows her dreams and visions to recount the past. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 6, 1998 Echo of Your Last Goodbye Ben's date turns out to be an incarnation of Merlyn who attempts to convince him of her mother's death; Caleb confronts a school bully. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 6, 1998 Strangler Lucas (Gary Cole) calls upon the ghost of the Boston Strangler (Gareth Williams) to visit Merlyn (Sarah Paulson). Details

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Season Info

Director
Lou Antonio, Michael Lange, James Frawley, Elodie Keene, Bruce Green, James A. Contner, Doug Lefler, Mel Damski, Oz Scott, Mike Binder
Executive Producer
Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert
Screenwriter
Shaun Cassidy, Michael R. Perry, Robert Palm, Victor Bumbalo, Judi Ann Mason, Jeff King, Stephen Gaghan, Steve De Jarnatt
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 1995