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Pilot

Episode number: 1

Overview: President Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath's forefront.

Post-mortem

Episode number: 2

Overview: Facing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.

Let the Sheep Flee

Episode number: 3

Overview: The hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expats reorganize. Booth is taken underground in Maryland.

The Secret Line

Episode number: 4

Overview: Stanton and Detective Baker investigate ties between Manhattan's most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth.

A Man of Destiny

Episode number: 5

Overview: President Johnson interferes with Lincoln's vital plans. Stanton's health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth.

Useless

Episode number: 6

Overview: Stanton gets a win, but not the way he wanted. He plans for the conspirators' trial, which he must conquer to keep Lincoln's legacy alive.

The Final Act

Episode number: 7

Overview: Risking his personal and professional standing, Stanton produces the trial of the century to seek justice against everyone responsible.