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S3, E10
December 24, 2021
This was a Poet -
Emily asks Betty to help her design a new dress. The Dickinson family is surprised by an unexpected guest.
S3, E9
December 17, 2021
Grief is a Mouse
Emily takes steps to ensure that her family won’t repeat their past mistakes. The Amherst gang gathers for a fond farewell.
S3, E8
December 10, 2021
My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun -
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.
S3, E7
December 3, 2021
The Future never spoke
After a clash with Sue, Emily wishes she could escape from this troubled time altogether. Austin struggles with a man's responsibility in wartime.
S3, E6
November 25, 2021
A little Madness in the Spring
The Dickinsons take a fun family outing to an asylum. Henry helps the soldiers with a uniform inspection.
S3, E5
November 19, 2021
Sang from the Heart, Sire
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.
S3, E4
November 12, 2021
This is my letter to the World
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.
S3, E3
November 5, 2021
The Soul has Bandaged moments
Determined to heal the nation, Emily and Lavinia host a sewing circle to support the troops with help from Amherst’s finest seamstress, Betty.
S3, E2
November 5, 2021
It feels a shame to be Alive -
Frazar Stearns leaves to meet his fate on the battlefield just as the Dickinson family welcomes a new life.
S3, E1
November 5, 2021
“Hope” is the thing with feathers
Amid the Civil War's mounting casualties, the Dickinsons grieve one of their own—and Emily struggles to keep the peace in her family.
S2, E10
February 26, 2021
You cannot put a Fire out
Season finale. While the whole town attends the christening of Jane’s baby, Emily fights to get her poems back from Sam.
S2, E9
February 19, 2021
I Like a Look of Agony
To distract himself from the pain of life, Austin throws a tea party for his old college friends—but the day is disrupted by a major political event.
S2, E8
February 12, 2021
I’m Nobody! Who are you?
When her poem is finally published in Sam’s newspaper, Emily is shocked to discover that she has become invisible to the world.
S2, E7
February 5, 2021
Forever - is composed of Nows
Thinking she’s blown her shot at publication, Emily spirals into depression. Her mother attempts to help her with a trip to the water cure.
S2, E6
January 29, 2021
Split the lark
Things don't go as planned when Emily tries to express her gratitude to Sam during a night at the opera.
S2, E5
January 22, 2021
Forbidden Fruit a flavor has
When she learns that Sam plans to publish her poem, Emily embraces being his latest discovery while attending one of Sue’s salons.
S2, E4
January 15, 2021
The Daisy follows soft the Sun
After some time without news from Sam, Emily begins to suffer from writer’s block. To rediscover her inspiration, she ventures into the landscape.
S2, E3
January 8, 2021
The only Ghost I ever saw
Torn about whether to allow Sam to publish her work, Emily hosts a séance in search of guidance.
S2, E2
January 8, 2021
Fame is a fickle food
Her participation in an Amherst baking contest gives Emily a taste of fame and celebrity, but she questions the benefits.
S2, E1
January 8, 2021
Before I got my eye put out
Emily’s insular poetic world is rocked when Sue introduces her to Sam Bowles, a newspaper editor with a strong interest in publishing women.
S1, E10
October 31, 2019
I felt a Funeral, in my Brain
Season Finale.
Emily's relationships are challenged as she moves into a new chapter of life.
S1, E9
October 31, 2019
“Faith” is a fine invention
During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.
S1, E8
October 31, 2019
There's a certain Slant of light
On Christmas, Emily tries to be the "good little woman." Zosia Mamet guest stars.
S1, E7
October 31, 2019
We lose - because we win
On her father's Election Day, Emily defiantly attempts to publish another poem.
S1, E6
October 31, 2019
A brief, but patient illness
Emily takes a "sick day" to write and finds a connection with her father's law clerk.
S1, E5
October 31, 2019
I am afraid to own a Body
Emily confronts tough issues at a meeting of the local Shakespeare Club.
S1, E4
October 31, 2019
Alone, I cannot be
Emily seeks help from an author (John Mulaney) when her favorite tree is threatened.
S1, E3
October 31, 2019
Wild nights
Emily and Austin throw a party, and their mutual love for Sue causes tension.
S1, E2
October 31, 2019
I have never seen “Volcanoes”
Women are forbidden at Amherst, so Emily and Sue get creative to attend a lecture.
S1, E1
October 31, 2019
Because I could not stop
Emily's attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash. Wiz Khalifa guest stars.