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

    #1 - The Haversack

    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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  2. Mercy Street Season 1 Episode 1 - The New Nurse
    7.4/10(213 votes)

    #2 - The New Nurse

    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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  3. Mercy Street Season 1 Episode 3 - The Uniform
    7.5/10(121 votes)

    #3 - The Uniform

    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
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  4. Mercy Street Season 1 Episode 5 - The Dead Room
    7.7/10(122 votes)

    #4 - The Dead Room

    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:Unknown
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  5. Mercy Street Season 1 Episode 4 - The Belle Alliance
    7.9/10(123 votes)

    #5 - The Belle Alliance

    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:Unknown
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  6. Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 1 - Balm in Gilead
    8.2/10(83 votes)

    #6 - Balm in Gilead

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
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  7. Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 3 - One Equal Temper
    8.2/10(79 votes)

    #7 - One Equal Temper

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
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  8. Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 4 - Southern Mercy
    8.2/10(64 votes)

    #8 - Southern Mercy

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
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  9. Mercy Street Season 1 Episode 6 - The Diabolical Plot
    8.3/10(118 votes)

    #9 - The Diabolical Plot

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 2 - The House Guest
    8.3/10(81 votes)

    #10 - The House Guest

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
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  11. Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 5 - Unknown Soldier
    8.6/10(78 votes)

    #11 - Unknown Soldier

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
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  12. Mercy Street Season 2 Episode 6 - House of Bondage
    8.6/10(75 votes)

    #12 - House of Bondage

    S2:E6

    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Haversack" is the worst rated episode of "Mercy Street". It scored 7.3/10 based on 139 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/24/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The New Nurse".