Playback is currently unavailable for S1 E1 · Pilot. Episode details remain available below.
American Gothic
Everything is not what it seems in Trinity, South Carolina. Sheriff Lucas Buck develops a sinister interest in Caleb. Caleb's cousin Gail tries to protect him, but that's complicated since she has feelings for Sheriff Buck. And Caleb's dead sister, Merlyn, returns as an angel, warning him that Buck is an incarnation of evil - and may not be human.
- Created by:
- Shaun Cassidy
- Cast:
- Gary Cole, Lucas Black, Paige Turco, Brenda Bakke
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- CBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Pilot
1995-09-22 · 45mThe mysterious death of Merlyn Temple, a traumatized young girl, sets off a series of events that leave some townspeople questioning the motives of their charming sheriff, the last person to see her alive.
Current episode
E02
Episode 2
A Tree Grows in Trinity
1995-09-29 · 45mFleeing deep into the woods from Sheriff Lucas Buck, young Caleb takes refuge in an eerie, abandoned hunting lodge and is terrified when he discovers a dying man who has been tortured and is being held prisoner there.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E03
Episode 3
Eye of the Beholder
1995-10-06 · 45mSheriff Buck calls in a favor from the local judge who is overseeing Caleb's custody hearing, hoping to ensure his favored status, but he doesn't stop there.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E04
Episode 4
Damned If You Don't
1995-10-10 · 45mCarter Brown panics when Sheriff Buck wants his teen-age daughter to work for him as payback for an old favor. When he refuses, his life quickly begins to unravel.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E05
Episode 5
Dead to the World
1995-10-13 · 45mGail may have pushed Sheriff Buck too far when she accuses him of foul play in the death of his former girlfriend, who was with him just before her car mysteriously drove off a bridge.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E06
Episode 6
Meet the Beetles
1995-10-20 · 45mWhen Jack Drey, a South Carolina state police lieutenant, throws his weight around in the investigation of the disappearance of his adulterous brother-in-law, Hack Weller, Sheriff Buck becomes wary. Drey suspects that Weller's obsession with Selena might have driven a vicious Buck to kill him.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E07
Episode 7
Strong Arm of the Law
1995-11-03 · 45mSheriff Lucas Buck gets revenge --in his own chilling fashion-- on four men who move to Trinity and set off a crime wave.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E08
Episode 8
Rebirth
1996-01-03 · 45mMerlyn borrow's an unborn child's spirit and reappears as Halle. Both Lucas and Caleb realize what has happened, and while Lucas tries to keep Merlyn in his world, Caleb knows she must return the spirit to the baby before it's too late.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E09
Episode 9
★ 1.0Resurrector
1996-01-10 · 45mRadio talk show host Mel Kirby approaches Lucas for help in bringing his show to television. When Lucas refuses Mel and his co-anchor wife, Gloria vow to ruin Lucas. Meanwhile, a depressed Caleb decides he wants to give Merlyn a second funeral.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E10
Episode 10
Inhumanitas
1996-01-17 · 45mLucas may have corrupted the local priest, Father Tilden, and he may be able to take his revenge on townspeople who cross his path. But not even he can control the seemingly miraculous activities of the dead Merlyn, determined to make Lucas answer for his crimes.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E11
Episode 11
The Plague Sower
1996-01-24 · 45mA sudden, mysterious bleeding illness quickly spreads through Trinity, causing death and devastation, as well as the arrival of a new doctor, Dr. Peele. As the townspeople fall victim to the plague, Matt suffers a breakdown and Lucas turns to Dr. Peele for help.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E12
Episode 12
Doctor Death Takes a Holiday
1996-01-31 · 45mDr. Matt decides to re-investigate the murder of Merlyn. He also is curious when a woman checks into his hospital as Mrs.Smith. She begins to tell Matt all about the evil of Lucas and how she wants to kill him.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E13
Episode 13
The Beast Within
1996-07-03 · 45mArtie, Ben Healy's brother, holds-up a local store in Trinity for a cheap watch. Ben and Lucas respond to the robbery and Ben accidentally shoots Artie. Artie, injured but still conscious, takes Lucas hostage.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E14
Episode 14
To Hell and Back
1996-07-03 · 45mDr. Matt struggles with his alcoholism and the death of his family. Lucas tries to push him over the edge by offering him a drink and forcing the bizarre memories of his wife and daughter.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E15
Episode 15
Learning to Crawl
1996-07-04 · 45mLucas and Caleb forge a bond when facing matters of life and death. After Caleb is electrocuted and dies at the hospital, Lucas steps in and brings the boy back to life.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E16
Episode 16
Triangle
1996-07-10 · 45mUpon Gail's announcement, she faints in Lucas' office and is taken to the hospital where she is told that she is pregnant. Gail threatens to have an abortion and even attempts to kill herself because she knows that she is carrying the evil offspring of Lucas Buck.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E17
Episode 17
The Buck Stops Here
1996-07-10 · 45mYancy can't find certain files and believes Lucas has them. Billy and Selena go to Lucas' house to look for the missing files and end up making love in Lucas' bed.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E18
Episode 18
Requiem
1996-07-11 · 45mCaleb is trying to find the full potential of his powers by attempting to kill Gail, leaving him sole heir of Lucas' will. But, when Lucas finds out what Caleb is up to, he attempts to save Gail. Lucas and Caleb have an evil face-off.
Watch progress · Not trackedCast
Gary Cole
Sheriff Lucas Buck
Lucas Black
Caleb Temple
Paige Turco
Gail Emory
Brenda Bakke
Selena Coombs
Sarah Paulson
Merlyn Temple
Nick Searcy
Deputy Ben Healy
Jake Weber
Dr. Matt Crower
John Mese
Dr. Billy Peale