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Season 1 – Pan Am

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The style of the 1960s Jet Age comes to the small screen in this sexy period drama. The situation is prime for passion, jealousy and espionage among the flight crew headed by cocky flyboy Dean, a pilot who is among the first not trained in the war. The beautiful and educated stewardesses consist of Maggie (Christina Ricci), a bohemian who has cleaned up her appearance for a chance to see the world; flirty Colette; adventurous Kate, and Kate's beauty queen younger sister -- and runaway bride -- Laura.
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Pan Am — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Pan Am effectively romanticizes the bygone era it seeks to capture with dazzling production values and meticulous period detail, even if the drama at play is a little bland.

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Eric Deggans NPR A messy collision of genres mashing a Mad Men-inspired '60s homage with an empowerment story for women - and, believe it or not, a James Bond-style espionage thriller. Nov 21, 2019 Full Review Brian Lowry Variety The disjointed, choppy approach leaves this meticulously outfitted production looking overdressed for the occasion. Sep 25, 2011 Full Review Hank Stuever Washington Post Groaning under the weight of takeoff, I don't like Pan Am's chances of reaching cruising altitude. Rated: C Sep 25, 2011 Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media Pan Am is too obsessed with its surroundings, to focus on anything like characters or having a point. Feb 24, 2020 Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk Maybe it's all an ill-conceived homage to classic Sixties shows like The Man from UNCLE or The Saint. Jul 19, 2018 Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago Garner definitely gets the most interesting stuff to do in the pilot and she handles it very well, but the other ladies manage to make their moments memorable, too. Jul 2, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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andrei d Are oamenii, are o idee, nu stie ce ton sa adopte Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member (A year later) Watched it again on DVD. Enjoyed the extra materials with the real stews now in their later years - still poised, sharp, & lovely - and the real stew who inspired SONY to do the Series. Easy to tell they were some of the best of good & interesting women. This is still a great Series with a lot to like - even love, having been a Wonder Years kid in '63, the year of the Series. The Cold War & spycraft elements are good, too. | (Review, 2016) Liked it; miss it (when it was own Sundays on ABC.). Own it on Amazon. Wish they or Netflix would revive it altho' the great cast may be hard to reassemble. Still, it's worth a shot. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Christina Ricci

Maggie

Kelli Garner

Kate

Karine Vanasse

Colette

Margot Robbie

Laura

Michael Mosley

Ted

Mike Vogel

Dean

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2011 Pilot Dean pilots the Clipper Majestic's first New York to London flight; Maggie picks up a flight when the scheduled stewardess doesn't show; Kate takes a U.S. intelligence assignment. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 2011 We'll Always Have Paris During a trip to Paris, Laura's mother tries to settle some unfinished business; Maggie deals with attention from an aggressive passenger; Dean looks for information on Bridget. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2011 Ich Bin Ein Berliner Maggie intends to meet President Kennedy when the crew flies to Berlin with journalists sent to cover his speech; painful memories force Colette to confront her tragic past. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 2011 Eastern Exposure A last-minute change ends up sending the crew to Rangoon; Maggie shows Laura the wilder side of the city; Ted reflects on his past after hearing news of a space mission. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 2011 One Coin in a Fountain Kate discovers the man she and Maggie have been competing for is involved in her next mission; Dean puts his career at risk when an attractive passenger tempts him. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 2011 The Genuine Article Despite being close to losing her job, Maggie manages to make it onto a flight to Rio de Janeiro; Kate is unsure of herself after getting a difficult mission involving a Yugoslav diplomat; Ginny's games don't sit well with Dean. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 6, 2011 Truth or Dare Sparks fly when Laura meets an intriguing sailor on a wild flight; Kate's government mission clashes with her love affair. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 13, 2011 Unscheduled Departure A wealthy passenger charms the stewardesses on a flight to Caracas; when a passenger has a heart attack, the only hope of saving him is to land in turmoil-stricken Haiti. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 4, 2011 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Ted asks Laura to help him make a woman from his past jealous; a dangerous mission puts Kate and Anderson in jeopardy; Maggie clashes with a congressman; Colette meets Dean's parents. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 8, 2012 Secrets and Lies Dean and Colette's budding romance suffers a blow; Maggie falls for the congressman she wrote a story about; Kate's last assignment haunts her; Ted thinks he has found the love of his life. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 15, 2012 Diplomatic Relations Dean is chosen to fly the first commercial flight to Moscow, but a veteran pilot takes over at the last minute; Kate tries to help two stewardesses mistaken for spies; Congressman Rawlings tries to uncover who wrote the story about him. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 22, 2012 New Frontiers Maggie shares her reservations about Amanda (Ashley Greene) with Ted; Colette befriends an attractive, mysterious man during a flight to Rome; Dean is accosted by customs officials looking for a smuggler; Kate learns how to be a pickpocket. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 12, 2012 Romance Languages Dean is shocked when Ginny follows him to Rome; a precocious unescorted minor develops a crush on Colette; Kate faces the dangerous consequences of her connection with Niko. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 19, 2012 1964 Ted becomes increasingly nervous as wedding plans race forward; Kate wrestles with suspicions about those around her; Laura receives a startling offer from Amanda; Maggie is placed is a perilous position. Details

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Season Info

Director
Thomas Schlamme, Andrew Bernstein, John David Coles, John Fortenberry, Julie Anne Robinson, David Petrarca
Executive Producer
Jack Orman, Thomas Schlamme, Nancy Hult
Screenwriter
Jack Orman, Mike Daniels, Lydia Woodward, Todd Ellis Kessler, Yahlin Chang, Michael Daniels, Jessica Ramos, Moira Walley-Beckett, Nick Thiel, Jeffrey Lieber, Craig Shapiro
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 25, 2011