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The Gray House

The Gray House

★ 4.4/10•2026•19•Drama•War & Politics•Action & Adventure
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The untold true story of four brave women who served as key espionage agents and turned the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the North, risking life and liberty to help win the war and preserve democracy. A Richmond Socialite and her daughter, a formerly enslaved African-American, and a courtesan build the first successful female spy ring.

John Sayles · Writer

Leslie Greif · Writer

Darrell Fetty · Writer

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 26, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Nothin' Like the Fourth of JulyE178m

Nothin' Like the Fourth of July

It seems all of Richmond Virginia is celebrating Independence Day 1860 until a slave wagon appears; among its sickly occupants is Mary Jane Richards, who is being questioned by Slave Patrol Officer Pike.

Feb 26, 2026

Episode 2 - Never Secede!E272m

Never Secede!

As Mary Jane recovers, the Van Lew family prepares to transport runaway Robert Ford across the border to the safety of the North...nearly getting caught by Laurette when smuggling him out. For Elizabeth, this is their last Underground Railroad duty.

Feb 26, 2026

Episode 3 - First BloodE366m

First Blood

Grieving Tadpole, the Van Lew's ensure his death is not in vain. After his funeral, Mary Jane confides to Elizabeth and Eliza an idea for retribution against the Confederacy.

Feb 26, 2026

Episode 4 - Spy RingE449m

Spy Ring

Mary Jane arrives at the Gray House and is warned about Lavinia. Union officers Captain Lounsbury and Major Revere, captured at Bull Run, get mustered into the P.O.W. lockup by Confederate General Winder as Erasmus Ross looks on.

Feb 26, 2026

Episode 5 - Treason Ends on the GallowsE554m

Treason Ends on the Gallows

In 1862, the Van Lews, upset over the Balls Bluff defeat, fret over how to get General McClellan to take them seriously. At the Confederate fundraiser, Mary Jane informs Eliza and Elizabeth of more messages sewn into her donated clothes.

Feb 26, 2026

Episode 6 - Alien EnemiesE658m

Alien Enemies

Stokely and Lumpkin round up enemies, holding some hostage and beating and killing others. Clara is about to be beaten for a confession by Stokely when the Van Lews and President Davis arrive. Stokely is stopped and the hostages are released.

Feb 26, 2026

Episode 7 - BabcockE756m

Babcock

Mary Jane searches Davis' office to differentiate real intel from planted misinformation. Nearly caught, Mary Jane hurries to write notes for Jericho to deliver to their cohort.

Feb 26, 2026

Episode 8 - The FirestormE864m

The Firestorm

Numb from trauma, Elizabeth returns from the conflict and is stopped by Stokely for questioning. She finds an ally in Hampton.

Feb 26, 2026

Actors

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Eliza Van Lew

Daisy Head

Daisy Head

Elizabeth Van Lew

Amethyst Davis

Amethyst Davis

Mary Jane Richards

Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen

Isham Worthy

Paul Anderson

Paul Anderson

Stokely Reeves

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Thomas McNiven

Hannah James

Hannah James

Clara Parish

Ian Duff

Ian Duff

Jericho Bowser

Robert Knepper

Robert Knepper

Bully Lumpkin

Catherine Garton

Catherine Garton

Talulah

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