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The Worst Episodes of The Blue and the Gray

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The Blue and the Gray is a television miniseries that first aired on CBS in three installments on November 14, November 16, and November 17, 1982. Set during the American Civil War, the series starred

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Blue and the Gray Season 1 Episode 1 - Part One
    7.8/10(72 votes)

    #1 - Part One

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    A young John Geyser sets off from the family farm to work for his uncle at a local newspaper in Gettysburg as an artist correspondent shortly before the start of the American Civil War. John’s artistic skill lands him working as an impartial observer were he covers the battle at Bull Run – the first major conflict of the war. During his travel, John meets and befriends Jonas Steele, a Union Officer who works for President Abraham Lincoln.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Blue and the Gray Season 1 Episode 2 - Part Two
    8.0/10(65 votes)

    #2 - Part Two

    S1:E2

    The war continues with both sides suffering severe causalities. Lincoln issues his Emancipation Proclamation abolishing slavery although the north still has to win the war to enforce it. John Geyser grows closer to Kathy Reynolds against her father’s wishes while Jonas Steele marries John’s cousin. Later, John informs a band of hiding slaves of Lincoln’s mandate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Blue and the Gray Season 1 Episode 3 - Part Three
    8.4/10(61 votes)

    #3 - Part Three

    S1:E3

    John meets with his Confederate brother during the siege of Vicksburg, then sneaks into town to supply food to his starving sister and son. Jonas Steele senses bad news and later discovers his misgivings. John returns home to ill feeling and his impartiality is tested. Jonas is wounded. The years of the war finally see an end. Lee surrenders and Lincoln is assassinated.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Part One" is the worst rated episode of "The Blue and the Gray". It scored 7.8/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/14/1982. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Part Two".