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The Best Episodes of Mercy Street Season 1

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Follows the lives of two volunteer nurses on opposing sides of the Civil War - New England abolitionist Mary Phinney and Confederate supporter Emma Green. Based on true stories and set in a Union hospital

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mercy Street Season 1 Episode 6 - The Diabolical Plot
    8.3/10(119 votes)

    S1:E6

    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:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mercy Street Season 1 Episode 4 - The Belle Alliance
    7.9/10(124 votes)

    S1:E4

    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:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mercy Street Season 1 Episode 5 - The Dead Room
    7.7/10(123 votes)

    S1:E5

    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:Jeremy Webb
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mercy Street Season 1 Episode 3 - The Uniform
    7.6/10(122 votes)

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mercy Street Season 1 Episode 1 - The New Nurse
    7.4/10(215 votes)

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mercy Street Season 1 Episode 2 - The Haversack
    7.3/10(139 votes)

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Diabolical Plot" is the best rated episode of "Mercy Street" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 119 votes. Directed by Jeremy Webb and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/21/2016. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Belle Alliance".