List of American Gothic episodes
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This article is a list of episodes from the television show American Gothic, with plot synopses for each episode. Note: main and recurring cast can be found at the main American Gothic page.
CBS originally aired American Gothic in a differing sequence than the production order and never aired four episodes ("Potato Boy", "Ring of Fire", "Echo of Your Last Goodbye" and "Strangler"). Subsequent airings of the series would later adopt the producer's intended sequential order, which the following listing follows as opposed to the original airdate order.
[edit] Season 1: 1995-1996
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| "Pilot" | Shaun Cassidy | Peter O'Fallon | September 22, 1995 | 83587 | 01-101 | |
| Caleb Temple's 10th birthday turns nightmarish when his sister, Merlyn Temple, is killed and his father, Gage Temple, is the prime suspect. Gage's guilt seems confirmed when he commits suicide in his jail cell, leaving Caleb an orphan... except for the ghost of Merlyn. Caleb seems to find a father figure in Dr. Matt Crower, but this won't last if Sheriff Lucas Buck has any say in the matter. | ||||||
| "A Tree Grows in Trinity" | Shaun Cassidy | Michael Katleman | September 29, 1995 | K0601 | 01-102 | |
| Fleeing deep into the woods from Sheriff Lucas Buck, young Caleb takes refuge in an eerie, abandoned hunting lodge and is terrified when he discovers a dying man who has been tortured and is being held prisoner there. Guest starring: Arnold Vosloo as Rafael Santo Ron Perkins as Harlan Jeeters David Lenthall as Dr. Curtis Z. Webb Gina Stewart as Teapot Mert Hatfield as The Reverend Sean Bridgers as Deputy #1 Charles McLawhorn as Albert Dale Wright as Nurse Charly Williams as Taylor Webb Ralph Brownewell as Orderly #1 |
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| "Eye of the Beholder" | Judi Ann Mason Story by Shaun Cassidy & Judi Ann Mason |
Jim Charleston | October 6, 1995 | K0602 | 01-103 | |
| Sheriff Buck calls in a favor from the local judge who is overseeing Caleb's custody hearing, hoping to ensure his favored status, but he doesn't stop there. Guest starring: N'Bushe Wright as Cheryl Trulane Bob Hannah as Judge Halpern Rick Warner as Heywood Anderson Grenoldo Frazier as Reverend Logan Barry Bell as Gordy Wills Maria Howell as Choir Soloist |
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| "Damned If You Don't" | Michael R. Perry & Stephen Gaghan | Lou Antonio | October 10, 1995 | K0604 | 01-104 | |
| Carter Brown panics when Sheriff Buck wants his teen-age daughter to work for him as payback for an old favor. When he refuses, his life quickly begins to unravel. Guest starring: Muse Watson as Wash Sutpen Brigid Walsh as Poppy Bowen Steve Rankin as Carter Bowen Judy Simpson Cook as Etta Bowen Barnaby Carpenter as T.J. John Henry Scott as Janitor Donald S. Bland as Cooper Juliet Cesario as Gail's Mother Jana Drue as Young Gail |
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| "Potato Boy" | Michael Nankin | Nick Marck | February 6, 1998 | K0609 | 01-119 | |
| Selena reaches out to Caleb and tries to help him with his school work. She begins to spend extra time with him which bothers Lucas. Selena also tries to reconcile with her father. Guest starring: John Bennes as Rev. Coombs Trip Cogburn as Potato Boy Zander Heinen as Potato Boy Vocalist (voice) Joe Inscoe as Dr. Perry |
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| "Dead to the World" | Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, Shaun Cassidy, Michael R. Perry & Stephen Gaghan | James A. Contner | October 13, 1995 | K0605 | 01-105 | |
| Gail may have pushed Sheriff Buck too far when she accuses him of foul play in the death of his former girlfriend, who was with him just before her car mysteriously drove off a bridge. Guest starring: Helen Baldwin as Barbara Joy Flood Barnaby Carpenter as T.J. Melissa McBride as Holly Gallager Lee Norris as Benji Healy Linda Pierce as Mrs. Gallagher Scott Schumacher as Diver Rachel Seidman-Lockamy as Charlotte John Shearin as Waylon Flood Debbie Yates as Louellen |
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| "Meet the Beetles" | Victor Bumbalo & David Chisholm | Michael Nankin | October 20, 1995 | K0603 | 01-106 | |
| When Jack Drey, a South Carolina state police lieutenant, throws his weight around in the investigation of the disappearance of his adulterous brother-in-law, Hack Weller, Sheriff Buck becomes wary. Drey suspects that Weller's obsession with Selena might have driven a vicious Buck to kill him. Guest starring: Bruce Campbell as Lt. Jack Drey Keith Flippen as Ossie Spichtig Mark Joy as Coach Fred Bender David Lenthall as Dr. Curtis Z. Webb Selden Smith as Lydia Constantine Derin Altay as Betty Weller |
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| "Strong Arm of the Law" | Michael R. Perry & Stephen Gaghan | Mike Binder | November 3, 1995 | K0608 | 01-107 | |
| Sheriff Lucas Buck gets revenge --in his own chilling fashion-- on four men who move to Trinity and set off a crime wave. Guest starring: Matt Craven as Barrett Stokes Joseph Lindsey as Earl McKeever Jim Gloster as Just Eddie Richard Edson as Lowell Stokes Dean Whitworth as Cecil Perkins Aubrey Dollar as Janice Mert Hatfield as Minister Brian Fong as Paramedic Maggie Klekas as Mourner #1 Sara Audrey Keeley as Mourner #2 |
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| "To Hell and Back" | Judi Ann Mason | Oz Scott | July 3, 1996 | K0607 | 01-114 | |
| Dr. Matt struggles with his alcoholism and the death of his family. Lucas tries to push him over the edge by offering him a drink and forcing the bizarre memories of his wife and daughter. Guest starring: W. Morgan Sheppard as Mr. Emmett Andi Carnick as Lily Crower Robert Treveiler as Chester Langston Megan Gallacher as Claire Crower Laura Robbins as Doreen Langston Charles McLawhorn as George Michael Genevie as Dr. Portis Fields Charlotte Hackman as Hannah Charles Lucas as Bluesman Erica Nashan as Nurse #1 Lanelle Rose as Nurse #2 Carlene Moore as Waitress Lou Criscuolo as Cop #1 Mick McGovern as Cop #2 |
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| "The Beast Within" | Shaun Cassidy | Michael Lange | July 3, 1996 | K0611 | 01-113 | |
| Artie, Ben Healy's brother, holds-up a local store in Trinity for a cheap watch. Ben and Lucas respond to the robbery and Ben accidentally shoots Artie. Artie, injured but still conscious, takes Lucas hostage. Guest starring: Jeff Perry as Artie Healy Rick Forrester as Salesman Henry Laurence as Elderly Man General Fermon Judd Jr. as Fireman |
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| "Rebirth" | Victor Bumbalo | James Frawley | January 3, 1996 | K0610 | 01-108 | |
| Merlyn borrows an unborn child's spirit and reappears as Halle. Both Lucas and Caleb realize what has happened, and while Lucas tries to keep Merlyn in his world, Caleb knows she must return the spirit to the baby before it's too late. Guest starring: Danny Masterson as Ray Amy Steel as Christy Chris Blackwelder as Young Man Kelly Mizell as Young Woman Deborah K. Winstead as Nurse #1 Lanelle Markgraf as Nurse #2 Michael Mattison as Dead Head Randell Haynes as Sourpuss |
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| "Ring of Fire" | Michael R. Perry & Stephen Gaghan | Lou Antonio | n/a | K0613 | 01-120 | |
| Through dreams and visions, Lucas allows Gail to learn bit by bit what happened to her parents. She learned that her father was abusing her and her mother was having an affair with Gage Temple, Caleb's father. Guest starring: Collin Wilcox Paxton as Mrs. Gardner Sonny Shroyer as Gage Temple Sandi Fix as Christine Emory (1975) John Keenan as Peter Emory (1975) Jana Drue as Young Gail Dorothy Recasner Brown as Female Doctor David Cutting as Toddler |
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| "Resurrector" | Shaun Cassidy, Michael R. Perry & Stephen Gaghan | Elodie Keene | January 10, 1996 | K0614 | 01-109 | |
| Radio talk show host Mel Kirby approaches Lucas for help in bringing his show to television. When Lucas refuses Mel and his co-anchor wife, Gloria vow to ruin Lucas. Meanwhile, a depressed Caleb decides he wants to give Merlyn a second funeral. Guest starring: Greg Travis as Mel Kirby Irene Ziegler as Gloria Kirby Philip Loch as Lance Biggs Andrea Powell as Jean Biggs Craig Edwards as Technician |
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| "Inhumanitas" | Stephen Gaghan & Michael R. Perry | Bruce Seth Green | January 17, 1996 | K0615 | 01-110 | |
| Lucas may have corrupted the local priest, Father Tilden, and he may be able to take his revenge on townspeople who cross his path. But not even he can control the seemingly miraculous activities of the dead Merlyn, determined to make Lucas answer for his crimes. Guest starring: Pat Hingle as Father Tilden Tim Grimm as W. Bryan Hudson Ruth Reid as Barbara Hudson Wayne DeHart as Bertie Yvonne Graetzer as Female Realtor Brandlyn Whitaker as Sue Ellen Hudson Peter Townes as Frenchman |
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| "The Plague Sower" | Robert Palm | Mel Damski | January 24, 1996 | K0606 | 01-111 | |
| A sudden, mysterious bleeding illness quickly spreads through Trinity, causing death and devastation, as well as the arrival of a new doctor, Dr. Peele. As the townspeople fall victim to the plague, Matt suffers a breakdown and Lucas turns to Dr. Peele for help. Guest starring: Michael Harding as A.E. Tippett Patt Noday as Reporter Margo Moorer as Danielle Davenport Joe Maggard as Townsperson #1 Haley Salyer as Woman Dottie Grissom-Hardin as Young Woman Gene Dann as Man C.K. Bibby as Townsperson #2 John Henry Scott as Husband Kay Joyner as Wife |
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| "Doctor Death Takes a Holiday" | Victor Bumbalo | Doug Lefler | January 31, 1996 | K0617 | 01-112 | |
| Dr. Matt decides to re-investigate the murder of Merlyn. He also is curious when a woman checks into his hospital as Mrs.Smith. She begins to tell Matt all about the evil of Lucas and how she wants to kill him. Guest starring: Veronica Cartwright as Angela Will Leskin as Judge Streeter Tamara Burnham as Charlotte Streeter Nancy Saunders as Brenda Amy Parrish as Nurse Sarah Tyrone Hicks as Jojo Henry Laurence as Elderly Man Bill Roberson as Carl |
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| "Learning to Crawl" | David Kemper | Michael Lange | July 4, 1996 | K0618 | 01-115 | |
| Lucas and Caleb forge a bond when facing matters of life and death. After Caleb is electrocuted and dies at the hospital, Lucas steps in and brings the boy back to life. Guest starring: Ted Raimi as Ted Parker Stuart Greer as Cody Parker Regan Forman as Jeri McIntyre Wallace Merck as Rolston |
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| "Echo of Your Last Goodbye" | John Cork | Oz Scott | n/a | K0620 | 01-121 | |
| Candy leads Ben to a house which turns out to be the place that Judith Temple used to help abandoned children. With Gail they discover drawings from the young children as well as several drawings of Lucas done with a great amount of love by Judith. Guest starring: Tanya Rollins as Tina Julia Deane Howard as Cindy D.L. Anderson as Allison Tammy Arnold as Judith Temple |
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| "Strangler" | Michael R. Perry & Stephen Gaghan | Doug Lefler | n/a | K0622 | 01-122 | |
| Lucas calls on the ghost of the Boston Strangler to come to Merlyn. Lucas leaves town to attend a convention and Albert De Salva -aka The Boston Strangler- decides to do more than just try to kill Merlyn. Guest starring: Gareth Williams as Albert DeSalvo Amy Parrish as Nurse Sarah Sean Bridgers as Policeman #1 Rachel Lewis as Nurse #2 |
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| "Triangle" | Jeff F. King | James Frawley | July 10, 1996 | K0619 | 01-116 | |
| Upon Gail's announcement, she faints in Lucas' office and is taken to the hospital where she is told that she is pregnant. Gail threatens to have an abortion and even attempts to kill herself because she knows that she is carrying the evil offspring of Lucas Buck. Guest starring: Deacon Dawson as Pilot Russell Deats as Little Luke James Frawley as Bartender |
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| "The Buck Stops Here" | Steve DeJarnatt | Lou Antonio | July 10, 1996 | K0623 | 01-117 | |
| Yancy can't find certain files and believes Lucas has them. Billy and Selena go to Lucas' house to look for the missing files and end up making love in Lucas' bed. Guest starring: Jim Antonio as Dr. Leslie Narone Brent Jennings as Yancy Lydon Dani Miller as Nurse Lee Freeman as Doris Lydon Dean Whitworth as Cecil Spurgeon John Shearin as Waylon Flood Wayne DeHart as Old Bertie |
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| "Requiem" | Shaun Cassidy | Lou Antonio | July 11, 1996 | K0624 | 01-118 | |
| Caleb is trying to find the full potential of his powers by attempting to kill Gail, leaving him sole heir of Lucas' will. But, when Lucas finds out what Caleb is up to, he attempts to save Gail. Lucas and Caleb have an evil face-off. Guest starring: Jim Antonio as Dr. Leslie Narone Lindley Mayer as Ashley Narone Don Henderson Baker as Grave Digger Len Hathaway as Elderly Man Diana Taylor as Businesswoman Mary McMillan as Wealthy Woman Craig Shoemaker |
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