Mercy Street - Episode Guide

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.
Directed by Roxann Dawson

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In the wake of Lincoln's visit, the hospital staff tries to save one of their own.

Foster cares for a gravely ill Mary, which doesn't sit well with the new chief; Charlotte tries to contain a smallpox epidemic; a house guest spurs a scheme by Alice; and Samuel faces a difficult decision.

The Greens work together to hide an ugly secret; McBurney hopes to distance Foster from Mary by sending him on a house call to a nearby army camp; Alice helps Frank escape; and Samuel earns Charlotte's respect.

After the battle of Chantilly, Hopkins and Emma strike out to rescue wounded soldiers.

Lisette's intervention leads to a family reunion. Pinkerton's investigation causes a rift.

After Antietam, Foster and Samuel pay a visit to the Foster family plantation.

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