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The Best Episodes of The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1

Every episode of The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Astronaut Wives Club Season 1!

As America’s astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, Life Magazine documented the astronauts’ families, capturing the behind-the-scenes lives of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. As their celebrity rose and tragedy began to touch their lives, they rallied together.

Genres:DramaComedy
Network:ABC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Astronaut Wives Club" season 1 is "Launch", rated 7.1/10 from 181 user votes. It was directed by Lone Scherfig and written by Stephanie Savage. "Launch" aired on 6/18/2015 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Protocol".

  • Launch
    7.1/10 181 votes

    #1 - Launch

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/18/2015

    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

  • Protocol
    7.1/10 136 votes

    #2 - Protocol

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/25/2015

    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

  • Retroattitude
    8.1/10 124 votes

    #3 - Retroattitude

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/2/2015

    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

  • Liftoff
    7.8/10 103 votes

    #4 - Liftoff

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2015

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

    Director: J. Miller Tobin

    Writer: Lisa Zwerling

  • Flashpoint
    8.0/10 112 votes

    #5 - Flashpoint

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/16/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In the Blind
    8.0/10 98 votes

    #6 - In the Blind

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/23/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rendezvous
    7.8/10 88 votes

    #7 - Rendezvous

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/30/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Abort
    8.2/10 93 votes

    #8 - Abort

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/6/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dark Side
    7.5/10 77 votes

    #9 - The Dark Side

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/13/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Landing
    8.0/10 82 votes

    #10 - Landing

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/20/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A