8.5/1020 votes#1 - The Gift
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/1998
During post-civil war, Ned Logan, a wealthy widower, is raising a family all on his own. Ned's streetwise adopted son clashes with his youngest son, Clay, as well as the southern society. Meanwhile, Sean reconsiders his impending engagement to debutante, Vivian Winters.
Director: Stuart Gillard
Writer: Chris Abbott
8.5/1015 votes#2 - Tango
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/1998
When Jeremy escorts belle Virginia Griffith to the debutante ball, Alice is heartbroken. Meanwhile, Sean and Clay put the family name on the line when Jeremy remembers that William Winters was responsible for burning down Sean's barn, deepening the feud between the two families.
Director: Stuart Gillard
Writer: Chris Abbott
8.2/1011 votes#3 - Blood Relative
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/1998
When Libby's snooty sister, Regine, comes to town, she asks Ned if she can take Alice to Boston with her. Meanwhile, Ned sends Sean, Clay, and Jeremy to Louisville to buy a horse, but they get into trouble when Clay gambles the money away. And Sean has an encounter with a mysterious authoress.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/1013 votes#4 - Brother Love
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/1998
When there's an attempt on Asa's life, thanks to William's banking bungle, the Logans step in to help a terrified Vivian. However, Vivian takes an interest in her ex-fiance's younger brother. Meanwhile, Ned puts together a plan to save the town from financial ruin, and Alice hires a desperate woman who seems to be ruining everything else around the farm.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Joel Fields
7.4/1016 votes#5 - Emma
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/1998
After her release from a sanitarium, Jeremy's fragile mother, Emma. However her ""cure"", which turns out to be opium, may have left her in an even worse state. Meanwhile, Sean sees his dreams die when his crops begin to mysteriously fail and Clay deals with a bogus businessman and his shady lady friend.
Director: Bill Duke
Writer: N/A
8.4/1014 votes#6 - The Search Party
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/1998
Ned heads up a search party to find Lexy and Emma, whose condition worsens as she withdraws from the opium. Meanwhile, Marita gives Sean a dose of unusual help in curing his dying tobacco crop and while Alice trys to fend off one of Clay's creditors when his horse-selling deal goes sour.
Director: Bill Duke
Writer: N/A
8.2/1013 votes#7 - Kind Eye
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/1998
Jeremy enrages Clay by taking over his spot in an upcoming race after Clay's horse Gauntlet is injured thanks to a vengeful Vivian. Meanwhile, Alice mounts a campaign against the exclusive men's club, hoping to score admission for a hopeful Lexy.
Director: Jan Egleson
Writer: N/A
8.9/1015 votes#8 - The Big Fix
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/8/1998
With the county tobacco farmers burned up over the low price they are being offered for their crops, Sean decides to run for State Assemblyman against William Winters, whose firm is trying to cheat the growers. Meanwhile, Marita and Sean's romance heats up and Sean gets a little unexpected help from Vivian.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/1013 votes#9 - Homecoming
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/18/1998
After an accident leaves Ned in a coma, his children try to cpie without him. A terrified Alice keeps vigil, Sean tries to run the breeding business at the same time as his new political gig and Lexy blames herself for the tragedies that have befallen her family. Meanwhile, Ned is visited by the spirit of his late wife, Libby, who helps Ned see how important he is to his kids' lives.
Director: David Straiton
Writer: N/A
8.5/1013 votes#10 - Winner's Circle
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/1/1999
Ned attempts to deal with Lexy's desire to be treated like an adult, while watching his eldest daughter fall into her first real romance. Meanwhile, Sean's old college buddy, Tom Stanton, comes for a visit, and sweeps Alice off her feet by proposing, which causes Jeremy some angst.
Director: Arthur W. Forney
Writer: N/A
8.6/1013 votes#11 - Full House
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/1999
While Ned and Sean are out of town in Frankfort, Jeremy finds himself in over his head with a poker debt. And in order to pay off his debts, he throws together an evening of gambling at the house, with the help of Clay, Alice, and Lexy.
Director: Stephen Surjik
Writer: N/A
9.0/1012 votes#12 - Just Kissed
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/1999
Alice finds herself in a quandry when she must choose between Jeremy and a suave Spanish horseman. As the Lexington Stakes derby nears, Clay begins to doubt his training methods and his chances of winning while Ned uncovers a plot to throw the race that could put the Logans' star horse in harm's way.
Director: Randall Zisk
Writer: N/A
8.4/1013 votes#13 - The Rivals
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/19/1999
Marita is romanced by a handsome young businessman, who quickly wins Isaac's approval. Meanwhile, Sean attempts to buy land for a new hospital but his plans are threatened when Vivian's mother, Georgina, returns to seek revenge on the Logans. And Clay and Jeremy compete for the attention of the Winters' new french maid.
Director: David Straiton
Writer: N/A
8.8/1012 votes#14 - Winter's Storm
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/26/1999
When Ned publicly rejects Georgina, she begins to plot revenge on the Logans. Meanwhile, Helene slips a knockout powder into Jeremy's drink and later accuses him of rape, causing William to challenge him to a duel. Meanwhile, Turner and Ned step in due to the poor shooting abilities of William and Jeremy, and it is up to Sean and Clay to find the truth.
Director: Jan Egleson, Stephen Surjik
Writer: N/A
8.8/1011 votes#15 - A New Beginning
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/9/1999
Ned comes to the aid of a mysterious young woman, when her buggy crashes, and he falls in love with her. Meanwhile, Clay and Vivan's relationship begins to blossom, at the same time that Jeremy and Alice's begins to fade.
Director: T.J. Scott
Writer: N/A
8.6/1011 votes#16 - A House Divided
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/16/1999
Ned's new wife, Charlotte, causes turmoil in the family when she meddles with Sean's accounting records, fueling him to move out of the house. Meanwhile, a frustrated Jeremy turns to Molly when Alice puts their relationship on hold.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: N/A
8.6/1010 votes#17 - Where Spirit Lives
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 7/23/1999
When Clay courts Vivian, he finds himself spending less time preparing Gauntlet for the upcoming Kentucky Derby. Meanwhile, Charlotte schemes to buy a gifted race horse and Jeremy & Molly find an investor for their new business: William Winters.
Director: N/A
Writer: Heather Conkie
7.8/1014 votes#18 - Masquerade
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 7/30/1999
While Ned plans an extravagant masquerade ball for his bride, Charlotte, Clay and Jeremy set off for Richmond in search for the truth about Charlotte's identity and past. Meanwhile, Charlotte continues her unfaithfulness with Turner while she plots Ned's death.
Director: Randall Zisk
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Legacy Season 1
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During post-civil war, Ned Logan, a wealthy widower, is raising a family all on his own on his Kentucky horse farm. Ned's streetwise adopted son...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Gift" is the best rated episode of "Legacy" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Stuart Gillard and written by Chris Abbott, it aired on 10/9/1998. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Tango".