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The Best Episodes of Mercy Street

Every episode of Mercy Street ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Mercy Street!

Follows the lives of two volunteer nurses on opposing sides of the Civil War - New England abolitionist Mary Phinney and Confederate supporter Emma Green....
Genre:Drama
Network:PBS

Best Episodes Summary

"Unknown Soldier" is the best rated episode of "Mercy Street". It scored 8.6/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/19/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "House of Bondage".

  • Unknown Soldier
    8.6/1073 votes
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    #1 - Unknown Soldier

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/19/2017

    Lisette re-creates on paper the face of a disfigured, amnesiac soldier, leading to a family reunion. When Anne’s plans to be made head nurse fail, she rejoins Hale to undermine McBurney’s authority. Pinkerton questions the Greens, causing a rift.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • House of Bondage
    8.6/1071 votes
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    #2 - House of Bondage

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/5/2017

    After Antietam, the Greens suffer a setback and Pinkerton’s inquiry heats up. Foster and Samuel visit Foster’s family plantation, where they intervene in a difficult labor. The hospital staff unites to oust their hated chief.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The House Guest
    8.3/1079 votes
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    #3 - The House Guest

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/29/2017

    A house guest becomes the focus of Alice’s schemes. When Mary falls ill, Foster’s attempts to care for her antagonize the new chief. Charlotte tries to contain the smallpox epidemic and Samuel has to make a difficult decision.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Balm in Gilead
    8.2/1081 votes
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    #4 - Balm in Gilead

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/22/2017

    The staff unites to save one of their own. A former slave turned activist arrives in town, causing a rift between Foster and Mary. The Greens are in disarray; Emma and Frank’s romance ignites and Samuel plans for a reunion with Aurelia.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Southern Mercy
    8.2/1061 votes
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    #5 - Southern Mercy

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/12/2017

    After the Second Battle of Bull Run, Hopkins and Emma set out to rescue a stranded group of wounded Union soldiers. Lisette, a hospital observer, discovers the truth about a young soldier, shocking Foster. Hopkins and Emma share an intimate moment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One Equal Temper
    8.1/1077 votes
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    #6 - One Equal Temper

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/5/2017

    As Pinkerton looks at the Greens more closely, they join forces to hide an ugly secret. McBurney, hoping to distance Foster from Mary, sends him to a nearby army camp on a house call. Alice helps Frank escape and Samuel earns Charlotte’s respect.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Belle Alliance
    7.8/10122 votes
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    #7 - The Belle Alliance

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2016

    During a Union ball at their house, the Green girls and Frank initiate a daring plan to help Tom escape. Mary releases Dr. Foster, still shaky from his detox, from his “quarantine” so he can guide Samuel through a delicate operation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dead Room
    7.6/10121 votes
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    #8 - The Dead Room

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Diabolical Plot
    7.6/10117 votes
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    #9 - The Diabolical Plot

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/21/2016

    President Lincoln’s visit sets in motion a diabolical rebel plot and offers an opportunity to free James Sr. Dr. Foster uncovers a scheme to undermine him at the expense of his patients. Aurelia recovered from her surgery makes a bold decision.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Uniform
    7.5/10120 votes
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    #10 - The Uniform

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2016

    Dr. Foster confronts his family’s divided loyalties when his mother and wounded Confederate brother arrive. Alice is shocked to find her fiancé, Tom, deeply changed by war. Samuel and Aurelia try to persuade a slave boy to seize a chance at freedom.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The New Nurse
    7.4/10212 votes
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    #11 - The New Nurse

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/17/2016

    New England nurse Mary Phinney navigates her first day in Mansion House, a hotel turned Union hospital in an occupied Southern town. Mansion House owner James Sr. struggles to preserve the family fortune as daughter Emma secretly searches for her beau.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Haversack
    7.3/10138 votes
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    #12 - The Haversack

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/24/2016

    Confederate belle Emma nurses her wounded friend. Dr. Foster wrestles with his marriage and career as Mary tries to improve her patients’ lives with Samuel’s help. Aurelia submits to Silas’ advances in exchange for his help.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A