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Balm in Gilead

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The House Guest

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One Equal Temper

One Equal Temper

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Southern Mercy

Southern Mercy

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Unknown Soldier

Unknown Soldier

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Mercy Street Season 2

House of Bondage

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Josh Radnor and Ken Burns Discuss Civil War Hospitals

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Mercy Street: Behind the Scenes

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Mercy Street's Historical Accuracy

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Season 2: The Contraband Experience

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Meet the Nurses

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Mercy Street

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Season 1 Episode 5

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.

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Mercy Street Season 2
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Season 2 Episode 6
House of Bondage
After Antietam, Foster and Samuel pay a visit to the Foster family plantation.
Unknown Soldier
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Season 2 Episode 5
Unknown Soldier
Lisette’s intervention leads to a family reunion. Pinkerton’s investigation causes a rift.
Southern Mercy
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Season 2 Episode 4
Southern Mercy
After the battle of Chantilly, Hopkins and Emma strike out to rescue wounded soldiers.
One Equal Temper
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Season 2 Episode 3
One Equal Temper
The Greens work together to hide an ugly secret. McBurney plots to send Mary home.
The House Guest
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Season 2 Episode 2
The House Guest
A house guest becomes the focus of Alice’s schemes; Mary tries to conceal her illness.
Balm in Gilead
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Season 2 Episode 1
Balm in Gilead
In the wake of Lincoln’s visit, the hospital staff tries to save one of their own.
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