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The Gray House S1E1 — Nothin' Like the Fourth of July
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The Gray House•Season 1•Episode 1

Nothin' Like the Fourth of July

6.9/10 · 87 votesFeb 26, 202678 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.7 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byRoland Joffé
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Mary-Louise Parker

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Eliza Van Lew

Daisy Head

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Elizabeth Van Lew

Amethyst Davis

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Mary Jane Richards

Ben Vereen

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Isham Worthy

Paul Anderson

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Stokely Reeves

Christopher McDonald

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Thomas McNiven

Hannah James

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Clara Parish

Ian Duff

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Jericho Bowser

Robert Knepper

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Bully Lumpkin

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Roland Joffé

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Episode Summary

"Nothin' Like the Fourth of July" is episode 1 of The Gray House season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 87 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Roland Joffé, it aired on February 26, 2026.

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