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George & Tammy•Season 1•Episode 1

The Race Is On

7.8/10 · 401 votesDec 4, 202250 min

Ranked #2 of 6 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Up and coming singer Tammy Wynette gets a big break when she’s asked to open for her idol, country legend George Jones. The two have an immediate romantic connection and undeniable musical chemistry, but their would-be pairing faces a major obstacle: Tammy’s husband Don Chapel. 

Directed byJohn Hillcoat

Written byAbe Sylvia

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Seasons1

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Season 1 Episodes6

The Race Is On

Stand By Your Man

We're Gonna Hold On

The Grand Tour

Two Story House

Justified & Ancient

Cast16

Jessica Chastain

Tammy Wynette

Michael Shannon

George Jones

Steve Zahn

George Richey

David Wilson Barnes

Billy Sherrill

Walton Goggins

Earl 'Peanutt' Montgomery

Zachariah Malachi

Charlie Justice

Jamie Dick

Freddie Haws

Andy Gibson

Sonny Curtis

Logan Ledger

Georgie Riddle

Rich Hinman

Gary H. Adams

Joshua C. Allen

Lou Bradley

Dan Hall

Buddy Harman

Crew2

John Hillcoat

Director

Abe Sylvia

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Race Is On" is episode 1 of George & Tammy season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 401 votes, ranking #2 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by John Hillcoat and written by Abe Sylvia, it aired on December 4, 2022.

Next: E2 · Stand By Your Man Best of Season 1