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The Best Episodes of An Ocean Apart Season 1

Every episode of An Ocean Apart Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of An Ocean Apart Season 1!

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When the 20th century opened, Britain dominated world affairs, and America stood on the sidelines. Now their positions are reversed. This is the story of how it happened.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    An Ocean Apart Season 1 Episode 1 - Hats Off to Mr. Wilson
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

    S1:E1

    This episode tells how the Americans were dragged reluctantly into the First World War, of their journey across the Atlantic, their welcome in Liverpool, and their disillusion when the war was over. For President Woodrow Wilson, victory had turned sour, but America had started its journey towards world leadership.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. An Ocean Apart Season 1 Episode 2 - Home in Pasadena
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Home in Pasadena

    S1:E2

    This episode examines the economic relations between England and the United States during the 1920s and discusses how free trade and mass production techniques after World War I changed British and U.S. manufacturing and created economic rivalry between the two countries.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. An Ocean Apart Season 1 Episode 3 - Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

    S1:E3

    This episode about the 1930s discusses how America is reluctant to enter World War II on Britain's side. Charles Lindbergh encourages U.S. neutrality in the war but Roosevelt decides to aid Britain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. An Ocean Apart Season 1 Episode 4 - Trust Me to the Bitter End
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Trust Me to the Bitter End

    S1:E4

    America and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. An Ocean Apart Season 1 Episode 5 - If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #5 - If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

    S1:E5

    In a reversal of roles, Britain becomes isolationist and the United States a superpower. Britain's dependence on the US becomes clear after the Suez crisis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. An Ocean Apart Season 1 Episode 6 - Under the Eagle's Wing
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Under the Eagle's Wing

    S1:E6

    Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. An Ocean Apart Season 1 Episode 7 - Turning Up the Volume
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Turning Up the Volume

    S1:E7

    During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hats Off to Mr. Wilson" is the best rated episode of "An Ocean Apart" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/20/1988. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Home in Pasadena".