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Simply Murder: 1863

The nightmarish Union disaster at Fredericksburg comes to two climaxes that spring: at Chancellorsville in May, where Lee wins his most brilliant victory but loses Stonewall Jackson; and at Vicksburg, where Grant's attempts to take the city by siege are stopped. During the episode we learn of fierce Northern opposition to Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, the miseries of regimental life and the increasing desperation of the Confederate homefront. As the episode ends, Lee decides to invade the North again to draw Grant's forces away from Vicksburg. … Continue readingSimply Murder: 1863

The Honest Broker

With Germany united under Prussia, Bismarck seeks a stabilizing alliance with the Austrians and Russians through the League of the Three Emperors. His plans extend to influencing the Kaiser’s grandson Wilhelm. In 1888, Wilhelm I and his successor Frederick III, both die (the Year of the Three Emperors). Kaiser Wilhelm II rapidly assumes the throne; Bismarck is forced to resign when his policies and political style clash with those of the young emperor. The ageing chancellor seeks support from Vicky, but she spurns him and blames his meddling for her estrangement from her son. … Continue readingThe Honest Broker

Join or Die

In an emotionally charged trial John Adams defends the British sentries involved in the Boston Massacre who contend they were provoked into firing on the assembled crowd. John's success brings him offers of positions in the Massachusetts government. But after John Hancock rouses a crowd to tar and feather a representative of the British East India Tea Company and the British respond to the growing unrest with oppressive measures, John instead speaks against the British policies and chooses to represent Massachusetts in the Continental Congress. … Continue readingJoin or Die

The Wave

A teacher conducts an experiment in an American high school where students learn how easy it is to be seduced by the same social forces which led to the horrors

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The Wave

A teacher conducts an experiment in an American high school where students learn how easy it is to be seduced by the same social forces which led to the horrors

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Christmas Party

Secret Santa is ruined by Michael's childish attitude, which further complicates matters at a boring office Christmas party. Jim buys Pam a teapot for Secret Santa, accompanied by a letter. Will he confess his feelings to her? … Continue readingChristmas Party

Christmas Party

Secret Santa is ruined by Michael's childish attitude, which further complicates matters at a boring office Christmas party. Jim buys Pam a teapot for Secret Santa, accompanied by a letter. Will he confess his feelings to her? … Continue readingChristmas Party

Everybody Hurts

After hiring an attractive French hostess, Elodi, Artie agrees to loan her brother some money, with interest. Meanwhile, Christopher gets some new responsibilities; Carmela fixes Furio up with an oral hygienist; Anthony Jr. becomes the 'dough boy' of a new rich girlfriend; and Tony receives some unsettling news about an old acquaintance. … Continue readingEverybody Hurts