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The Best Episodes of The Gray House

Every episode of The Gray House ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Gray House!

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The untold true story of four brave women who served as key espionage agents and turned the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the North, risking life and liberty to help win

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Gray House Season 1 Episode 8 - The Firestorm
    8.2/10(53 votes)

    S1:E8

    Numb from trauma, Elizabeth returns from the conflict and is stopped by Stokely for questioning. She finds an ally in Hampton.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Gray House Season 1 Episode 5 - Treason Ends on the Gallows
    8.0/10(50 votes)

    S1:E5

    In 1862, the Van Lews, upset over the Balls Bluff defeat, fret over how to get General McClellan to take them seriously. At the Confederate fundraiser, Mary Jane informs Eliza and Elizabeth of more messages sewn into her donated clothes.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Gray House Season 1 Episode 4 - Spy Ring
    7.7/10(54 votes)

    S1:E4

    Mary Jane arrives at the Gray House and is warned about Lavinia. Union officers Captain Lounsbury and Major Revere, captured at Bull Run, get mustered into the P.O.W. lockup by Confederate General Winder as Erasmus Ross looks on.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Gray House Season 1 Episode 6 - Alien Enemies
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    S1:E6

    Stokely and Lumpkin round up enemies, holding some hostage and beating and killing others. Clara is about to be beaten for a confession by Stokely when the Van Lews and President Davis arrive. Stokely is stopped and the hostages are released.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Gray House Season 1 Episode 7 - Babcock
    7.7/10(45 votes)

    S1:E7

    Mary Jane searches Davis' office to differentiate real intel from planted misinformation. Nearly caught, Mary Jane hurries to write notes for Jericho to deliver to their cohort.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Gray House Season 1 Episode 3 - First Blood
    7.5/10(58 votes)

    S1:E3

    Grieving Tadpole, the Van Lew's ensure his death is not in vain. After his funeral, Mary Jane confides to Elizabeth and Eliza an idea for retribution against the Confederacy.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Gray House Season 1 Episode 1 - Nothin' Like the Fourth of July
    6.9/10(87 votes)

    S1:E1

    It seems all of Richmond Virginia is celebrating Independence Day 1860 until a slave wagon appears; among its sickly occupants is Mary Jane Richards, who is being questioned by Slave Patrol Officer Pike.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Gray House Season 1 Episode 2 - Never Secede!
    6.9/10(65 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Mary Jane recovers, the Van Lew family prepares to transport runaway Robert Ford across the border to the safety of the North...nearly getting caught by Laurette when smuggling him out. For Elizabeth, this is their last Underground Railroad duty.

    Director:Roland Joffé
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Firestorm" is the best rated episode of "The Gray House". It scored 8.2/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Roland Joffé and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/26/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Treason Ends on the Gallows".