The Best Episodes Written By Vinnie Wilhelm

Liza faces off against Darrow as Abby learns a secret about Oppenheimer.

Director: Andrew Bernstein

Writer: Vinnie Wilhelm

The hunt for a Soviet spy turns deadly.

Director: Jennifer Getzinger

Writer: Vinnie Wilhelm

After Shepard’s dramatic voyage to space, he feels underwhelmed and restless. Heeding Glenn’s advice, Shepard attempts to quell his ambition with gratitude for his wife and children. While Shepard’s marriage somehow remains intact, Gordo and Trudy’s may never recover. Meanwhile, when JFK publicly issues a challenge for NASA to send a man to the moon, Glenn’s drive to top Shepard is reignited.

Director: Andrew Bernstein

Writer: Vinnie Wilhelm

With the end of their provisions in sight, officers contemplate a tough, risky strategy while struggling to raise the men's worsening spirits.

Director: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Writer: Vinnie Wilhelm

On the Eve of the flight, Louise learns of Shepard’s affair in Tijuana. Trudy watches Gordo crack a joke about women astronauts on television. Glenn awaits the humiliating moment when the world will finally learn he won’t be first. Tensions reach a breaking point when Shepard and Glenn are forced together in a pressure cooker of weather delays, marital discord, and a circus of reporters.

Director: Andrew Bernstein

Writer: Vinnie Wilhelm

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 Trudy. And Glenn attempts to win over a rising political star and presidential hopeful, JFK.

Director: Nick Copus

Writer: Vinnie Wilhelm

Tiago and Lewis interrogate Diego, seeking a confession, while Lewis senses Tiago is hiding something from him. Adelaide warns Molly about her personal desires jeopardizing the Temple's future. Townsend learns of Kurt's surprising past. Peter Craft makes a dramatic decision about his marriage with Linda. Maria tracks down Mateo and pleads with him to come home.

Director: Roxann Dawson

Writer: Vinnie Wilhelm