Mercy Street
Overview
Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, Mercy Street delves into the intertwined lives of two volunteer nurses: Mary Phinney, a staunch New England abolitionist, and Emma Green, a supporter of the Confederacy. Based on actual events, the drama unfolds in a Union hospital located in Alexandria, a city occupied by Confederate forces. The series provides a poignant exploration of the personal struggles and moral dilemmas faced by individuals on the home front, highlighting the profound impact of war on both the battlefield and within communities.
Episodes
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1
The New Nurse
On her first day at Mansion House, a hotel converted into a Union hospital in a Southern town under occupation, nurse Mary Phinney faces numerous chal...
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2
The Haversack
Emma, the Southern belle, tends to her injured friend with care. Meanwhile, Dr. Foster grapples with the challenges of balancing his marriage and prof...
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3
The Uniform
Dr. Foster faces the turmoil of his family's conflicting allegiances when his mother and injured Confederate brother come home. Alice is taken aback t...
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4
The Belle Alliance
At a Union ball hosted at their home, the Green sisters and Frank hatch a bold scheme to assist Tom in his escape. Meanwhile, Mary frees Dr. Foster, w...
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5
The Dead Room
Title: The Dead Room Plot: An unanticipated inspection by a hospital official sends the team into chaos. Mary finds herself sympathizing with a soldi...
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6
The Diabolical Plot
President Lincoln's arrival triggers a sinister conspiracy among the rebels while also presenting a chance to rescue James Sr. Meanwhile, Dr. Foster d...
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Balm in Gilead
The team bands together to support one of their own. A former slave who has become an activist comes to town, sparking tension between Foster and Mary...
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2
The House Guest
Title: The Unexpected Visitor Plot: Alice sets her sights on a new guest in the house, plotting her next moves. Meanwhile, when Mary takes a turn for...
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3
One Equal Temper
As Pinkerton examines the Greens with greater scrutiny, they collaborate to conceal a dark secret. Meanwhile, McBurney attempts to separate Foster fro...
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4
Southern Mercy
Title: Southern Mercy Plot: In the aftermath of the Second Battle of Bull Run, Hopkins and Emma embark on a mission to save a group of injured Union ...
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5
Unknown Soldier
Lisette sketches the visage of a disfigured soldier suffering from amnesia, sparking a heartfelt family reunion. Meanwhile, when Anne's ambition to be...
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6
House of Bondage
Following the Battle of Antietam, the Greens face a challenging moment, and the investigation by Pinkerton intensifies. Foster and Samuel travel to Fo...
