The Best Episodes of The Astronaut Wives Club

Betty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.

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Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.

Director: J. Miller Tobin

Writer: Liz Tigelaar

Trudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.

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John Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.

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It’s 1969, and Apollo 11’s historic moon landing is cause for worldwide celebration and a high point for the Astro-families. The wives are interviewed for a TV documentary on the space program, Gordo is passed over for the next mission, and Trudy faces some big decisions about her personal and professional future. Betty finds a powerful way to honor Gus’s legacy and advocate for change. In April 1970, the nation watches the fraught voyage of Apollo 13.

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Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.

Director: J. Miller Tobin

Writer: Lisa Zwerling

With the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.

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Jo redefines her role and priorities as Wally's career at NASA comes to an end; Louise worries about Alan as he considers a risky surgery that will determine his future; Susan is faced with uncertainty.

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After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.

Director: Lone Scherfig

Writer: Stephanie Savage

Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.

Director: Lone Scherfig

Writer: Becky Hartman Edwards