7.9/10201 votes#1 - The Winds Rise
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/1983
The beginning of the tale of the Henry clan as they see the start of WWII from different areas. Victor and Rhoda are on their way to Pug's diplomatic posting to Berlin, while Byron ends up in Sienna, Italy.
Director: Dan Curtis
Writer: N/A
7.7/10165 votes#2 - The Storm Breaks
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/1983
As WWII begins, Byron Henry and Natalie Jastrow are stuck behind enemy lines, and an insightful memo brings Pug Henry to the attention of FDR
Director: Dan Curtis
Writer: N/A
7.8/10144 votes#3 - Cataclysm
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/1983
With the invasion of Poland complete, the beginning of WWII as seen from the eyes of the Henry clan.
Director: Dan Curtis
Writer: N/A
7.9/10143 votes#4 - Defiance
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/9/1983
The bombing of London as seen by Victor Henry. Victor is given the opportunity to fly as an observer with a bomber group destined to bomb Berlin.
Director: Dan Curtis
Writer: N/A
7.5/10140 votes#5 - Of Love and War
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/1983
Byron and Natalie get married, Pug leaves Germany for good and Rhoda gets closer to Palmer Kirby.
Director: Dan Curtis
Writer: N/A
7.9/10140 votes#6 - Changing of The Guard
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/1983
Henry finally gets orders to his Battleship command, while Rhoda and Palmer get closer; Natalie and Aaron are increasingly being hemmed in by the authorities in Italy, while Natalie desperately seeks a way out.
Director: Dan Curtis
Writer: N/A
7.8/10144 votes#7 - Into the Maelstrom
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/1983
Pug undertakes travel around the world to take command of his battleship at Pearl Harbor, where he is due on Dec 10th, 1941; Byron is increasingly worried about Natalie's situation.
Director: Dan Curtis
Writer: N/A
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Set against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Victor "Pug" Henry is a career naval...
Genres:War & PoliticsDrama
Network:ABC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Winds Rise" is the best rated episode of "The Winds of War" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 201 votes. Directed by Dan Curtis and written by N/A, it aired on 2/6/1983. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Storm Breaks".