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The Right Stuff S1E4 — Advent

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The Right Stuff•Season 1•Episode 4

Advent

7.2/10 · 234 votesOct 23, 202051 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

After a rocket malfunctions during a test, the Mercury 7 head home for Christmas. Shepard’s holidays are fraught, as the arrival of his parents coincides with the adoption of Louise’s niece. Gordo’s former mistress forces her way back into his life, jeopardizing his relationship with

Directed byNick Copus

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Season 1 Episodes8

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Cast15

Jake McDorman

Jake McDorman

Alan Shephard

Patrick J. Adams

Patrick J. Adams

John Glenn

Colin O'Donoghue

Colin O'Donoghue

Gordon Cooper

Eloise Mumford

Eloise Mumford

Trudy Cooper

James Lafferty

James Lafferty

Scott Carpenter

Nora Zehetner

Nora Zehetner

Annie Glenn

Eric Ladin

Eric Ladin

Chris Kraft

Patrick Fischler

Patrick Fischler

Bob Gilruth

Aaron Staton

Aaron Staton

Wally Schirra

Michael Trotter

Michael Trotter

Gus Grissom

Micah Stock

Micah Stock

Deke Slayton

Shannon Lucio

Shannon Lucio

Louise Shepard

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Vinnie Wilhelm

Teleplay

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Damien Lubiak

Unit Production Manager

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Marc Wostak

Gaffer

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Walter Newman

Supervising Sound Editor

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Jacci Herman

Second Assistant Director

Chris McGeary

Chris McGeary

Music Editor

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Joe Foglia

Sound Mixer

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George Bianchini

"A" Camera Operator

Gabe Hilfer

Gabe Hilfer

Music Supervisor

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Jimmi Lyon

Rigging Gaffer

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Bob Scott

"B" Camera Operator

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Gary B. Goldman

First Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Advent" is episode 4 of The Right Stuff season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 234 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Nick Copus, it aired on October 23, 2020.

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