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“Hope” is the thing with feathers

Episode number: 1

Overview: Amid the Civil War's mounting casualties, the Dickinsons grieve one of their own—and Emily struggles to keep the peace in her family.

It feels a shame to be Alive -

Episode number: 2

Overview: Frazar Stearns leaves to meet his fate on the battlefield just as the Dickinson family welcomes a new life.

The Soul has Bandaged moments

Episode number: 3

Overview: Determined to heal the nation, Emily and Lavinia host a sewing circle to support the troops with help from Amherst’s finest seamstress, Betty.

This is my letter to the World

Episode number: 4

Overview: Emily tries to connect with the pain of war by writing to a Union Army colonel and visiting a war hospital. Henry takes a new job teaching soldiers.

Sang from the Heart, Sire

Episode number: 5

Overview: Emily tries to celebrate her father’s birthday with an old-fashioned family singalong, but it devolves into another battle in the Dickinsons’ own civil war.

A little Madness in the Spring

Episode number: 6

Overview: The Dickinsons take a fun family outing to an asylum. Henry helps the soldiers with a uniform inspection.

The Future never spoke

Episode number: 7

Overview: After a clash with Sue, Emily wishes she could escape from this troubled time altogether. Austin struggles with a man's responsibility in wartime.

My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun -

Episode number: 8

Overview: On the day of a soldier's memorial, Emily's efforts to keep her family's hope alive reach a breaking point and she descends into a personal inferno.

Grief is a Mouse

Episode number: 9

Overview: Emily takes steps to ensure that her family won’t repeat their past mistakes. The Amherst gang gathers for a fond farewell.

This was a Poet -

Episode number: 10

Overview: Emily asks Betty to help her design a new dress. The Dickinson family is surprised by an unexpected guest. Series finale.