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The Madison S1E1 — Pilot
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The Madison•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

8.1/10 · 1,851 votesMar 14, 202669 min

Ranked #5 of 6 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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The Clyburns uproot their lives to the wilds of Montana.

Directed byChristina Alexandra Voros
Written byTaylor Sheridan
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Cast10

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

Stacy Clyburn

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Preston Clyburn

Beau Garrett

Beau Garrett

Abigail Reese

Patrick J. Adams

Patrick J. Adams

Russell McIntosh

Elle Chapman

Elle Chapman

Paige McIntosh

Amiah Miller

Amiah Miller

Bridgett Reese

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Alaina Pollack

Macy Reese

Ben Schnetzer

Ben Schnetzer

Van Davis

Kevin Zegers

Kevin Zegers

Cade Harris

Rebecca Spence

Rebecca Spence

Liliana Weeks

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Christina Alexandra Voros

Christina Alexandra Voros

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Taylor Sheridan

Taylor Sheridan

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Robert Redford

Robert Redford

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Michael Friedman

Michael Friedman

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of The Madison season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,851 votes, ranking #5 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Christina Alexandra Voros and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on March 14, 2026.

Next: E2 · Let the Land Hold MeBest of Season 1