American Gothic Season 1, Ep. 1 "American Gothic (Pilot)"

The rural community of Trinity, South Carolina, a postcard-pretty enclave of antebellum houses and manicured lawns, is a town tormented and seduced by the ominous presence of one man, Sheriff Lucas Black, in the season premiere of American Gothic.
  • Starring: Gary Cole, Paige Turco
  • Directed by: Peter O'Fallon
  • Runtime: 47 minutes
  • Original air date: September 22, 1995
  • Network: Chiller
 
 
 
 

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1. American Gothic (Pilot)
  September 22, 1995
The rural community of Trinity, South Carolina, a postcard-pretty enclave of antebellum houses and manicured lawns, is a town tormented and seduced by the ominous presence of one man, Sheriff Lucas Black, in the season premiere of American Gothic.
 
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2. A Tree Grows in Trinity
  September 29, 1995
Hiding deep in the woods, Caleb discovers one of Sheriff Buck?s enemies dying from Selena?s torturous treatment.
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3. Eye of the Beholder
  October 6, 1995
Sheriff Buck will stop at nothing to win custody of Caleb, even if it means destroying Dr. Crower in the process.
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4. Damned If You Don't
  October 10, 1995
Carter Bowen pays a heavy price when he refuses to return a favor requested by Sheriff Buck.
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5. Dead to the World
  October 13, 1995
When Gail discovers that Sheriff Buck was involved with her childhood friend just before the woman?s death, she comes very close to reliving the tragedy herself.
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6. Meet the Beetles
  October 20, 1995
Sheriff Buck is implicated when the skeletons of two Trinity citizens are found at the old Temple farmhouse which is now his property.
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7. Strong Arm of the Law
  November 3, 1995
Sheriff Buck is involved in a murderous shakedown with four killers;who terrorize Trinity?s business community.
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8. Rebirth
  January 3, 1996
Merlyn experiences her first date and kiss.
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9. Resurrector
  January 10, 1996
A radio show host vows to bring Lucas down.
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10. Inhumanitas
  January 17, 1996
A series of inexplicable phenomena set the stage for a climactic showdown between Lucas and Merlyn, with the soul of Lucas? son, Caleb, at stake.
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11. The Plague Sower
  January 24, 1996
A plague of blood descends upon Trinity.
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12. Doctor Death Takes a Holiday
  January 31, 1996
Lucas? mother is admitted to the hospital and tries to convince Dr. Matt to kill her son.
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13. To Hell and Back
  July 3, 1996
When Dr. Matt treats victims of a drunk driving accident, he is troubled by strange memories of his wife and daughter,
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14. The Beast Within
  July 3, 1996
Caleb?s dreams become a living nightmare when the strange man in his dreams turns out to be Ben?s brother.
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15. Learning to Crawl
  July 4, 1996
Lucas empowers Caleb when the boy?s life is endangered.
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16. Triangle
  July 10, 1996
Gail decides that she has had enough of Lucas and Trinity, and announces that she will be leaving, taking Caleb with her.
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17. The Buck Stops Here
  July 10, 1996
Lucas has promised Yancy, the hospital pharmacist, that he will help his wife who has been in a coma for two years in exchange for some hospital files.
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18. Requiem
  July 11, 1996
Lucas is buried while Caleb, Gail, Ben, and Selena are at the gravesite.
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19. Potato Boy
  July 11, 1996
Lucas gets upset when Selena reaches out to Caleb.
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20. Ring of Fire
  July 11, 1996
Gail is determined to learn more about her past and reluctantly enlists the help of Lucas.
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21. Echo of Your Last Goodbye
  July 11, 1996
Ben is on a date with a woman who he assumes is Cindy. His date turns out to be an incarnation of Merlyn who has now decided to haunt Ben.
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22. Strangler
  July 11, 1996
Lucas Buck decides that he must fight a ghost (Merlyn) with a ghost.
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Episode 1, "American Gothic (Pilot)"
Synopsis: The rural community of Trinity, South Carolina, a postcard-pretty enclave of antebellum houses and manicured lawns, is a town tormented and seduced by the ominous presence of one man, Sheriff Lucas Black, in the season premiere of American Gothic.
Original air date: September 22, 1995
Runtime: 47 minutes
ASIN: B000XGWTHI
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,358 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
American Gothic Season 1
Synopsis: From executive producers Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, and Robert Palm comes American Gothic, the 90's cult classic about a small town in South Carolina that just might be hell on Earth. Ridiculously involving, relentlessly addictive and filled with unforgettable characters, it's a fan favorite - a triumph of writing and atmosphere - that will chill your bones!
Starring: Gary Cole, Paige Turco
Supporting actors: Jake Weber, Brenda Bakke, Lucas Black, Nick Searcy, John Mese, Veronica Cartwright, Tina Lifford, Will Leskin, Tamara Burnham, Nancy Saunders, Amy Parrish, Tyrone Hicks, Henry Laurence, Bill Roberson, Tamara Burnham Mercer
Creator: Shaun Cassidy
Season year: 1996
Genre: Horror, Drama, Thriller
Executive producer: Steve De Jarnatt
Network: Chiller
ASIN: B000WY2OMG
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