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Salem

Salem
★ 7.3/10•2014•1h 0m•TV-MA•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Mystery•Drama
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Set in the volatile world of 17th century Massachusetts, 'Salem' explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth hiding behind the veil of this infamous period in American history. In Salem, witches are real, but they are not who or what they seem.

StatusCanceled
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 20, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - The VowE153m

The Vow

After ten years of service fighting in the French and Indian War, John Alden returns to his home in Salem, Massachusetts, intent on reuniting with his love, Mary. Upon his arrival, he is stunned to discover that the town has been swept up in a wave of witch hunt hysteria, and that Mary has married the town’s richest and most powerful resident.

Apr 20, 2014

Episode 2 - The Stone ChildE248m

The Stone Child

With witch fears rising, Alden seeks the truth of what’s really going on in Salem while Cotton continues to wrestle with his guilt and Mary looks to execute a plan. The witches get closer to finding out who interrupted the ceremony, but Mary continues to find her emotions for Alden affecting her focus. A clue in the woods leads Cotton and Isaac to find more evidence that the witches may indeed be real.

Apr 27, 2014

Episode 3 - In VainE348m

In Vain

Salem trembles in the aftermath of the trial, and Anne turns to John Alden for comfort. Mysterious circumstances lead Alden to suspect Magistrate Hale is not who or what he appears to be. Mary discovers who witnessed the witches’ ceremony and deliberates a course of action. Elsewhere, George Sibley begins hatching a plan to escape Mary’s clutches.

May 4, 2014

Episode 4 - SurvivorsE445m

Survivors

An old nemesis of Alden's arrives in Salem with secrets that could destroy him. Meanwhile, Mary loses her grip on Mercy.

May 11, 2014

Episode 5 - LiesE546m

Lies

The witches of Salem’s coven meet in the woods – without Mary and Tituba – and agree that they have no choice but to eliminate one of their most dangerous threats: Alden. Meanwhile, Alden and Cotton realize the true, dangerous nature of the mysterious object they uncovered – and use it to ensnare something of much graver importance. Mary realizes that her own coven has been plotting without her… and the relationship between Mary and Mercy is no longer what it seems.

May 18, 2014

Episode 6 - The Red Rose and the BriarE643m

The Red Rose and the Briar

Alden and Cotton find themselves face-to-face with a real witch, and an unlikely ally keeps the coven from tracking down their missing sister. Tituba feels left out when Mary decides to initiate a new member into the coven. As Mary takes her new acolyte under her wing, she recalls her own path after the fateful events surrounding Alden’s departure from town seven years ago. Meanwhile, Alden and Cotton learn to their horror that the trials have actually been helping the witches – and soon find themselves under attack after they lose control of their captive.

May 25, 2014

Episode 7 - Our Own Private AmericaE746m

Our Own Private America

Romantic yearnings between Mary and Alden heighten as Cotton deals with a unique accusation in the trials. Meanwhile, a powerful witch hunter makes his way towards Salem.

Jun 1, 2014

Episode 8 - DeparturesE848m

Departures

Increase Mather makes it his first order of business to catch a real witch, and starts by pinpointing a prominent figure from Salem’s most sinful district. Mary worries that Increase will detect that his old friend George is under a spell and enlists the help of Isaac to deter Increase from uncovering the truth. Meanwhile, accusations within Salem intensify and Cotton must deal with a painful turn of events – and Anne’s suspicions of her father reach a fever pitch.

Jun 8, 2014

Episode 9 - Children, Be AfraidE946m

Children, Be Afraid

Salem sees a second death since Increase's arrival in town, and Mary struggles to get George back under her control. Mercy and her acolytes flex their growing power while Increase grows closer with Isaac, putting Isaac’s loyalty to Mary in question.

Jun 15, 2014

Episode 10 - The House of PainE1044m

The House of Pain

Increase gets closer to understanding who really runs things in Salem; at the same time, Anne finds herself in danger, and in need of Alden's help, while investigating a mystery.

Jun 22, 2014

Episode 11 - Cat and MouseE1145m

Cat and Mouse

Increase’s warpath continues as Alden finds himself the target of fresh accusations – and at the mercy of the Selectmen, thanks to a surprise move by a healthier George Sibley – leading Mary to hatch a desperate plan to save him. Cotton finds himself frozen in a tug of war between his father and his loyalty to Alden. Meanwhile, Anne learns the truth about her father.

Jun 29, 2014

Episode 12 - Ashes to AshesE1248m

Ashes to Ashes

Alden’s trial begins, triggering a chain of events that breaks nearly every remaining allegiance left in Salem. While Mary arms the Malum for the Grand Rite, the coven elders urge her to use Alden as the final sacrifice. Increase seizes Mercy’s acolytes for information to use against Alden – an act that carries more consequences than anyone anticipated.

Jul 6, 2014

Episode 13 - All Fall DownE1345m

All Fall Down

Alden comes to learn Mary's biggest secret.

Jul 13, 2014

Actors

Janet Montgomery

Janet Montgomery

Mary Sibley

Shane West

Shane West

John Alden

Seth Gabel

Seth Gabel

Cotton Mather

Tamzin Merchant

Tamzin Merchant

Anne Hale

Ashley Madekwe

Ashley Madekwe

Tituba

Elise Eberle

Elise Eberle

Mercy Lewis

Iddo Goldberg

Iddo Goldberg

Isaac Walton

Oliver Bell

Oliver Bell

Little John

Joe Doyle

Joe Doyle

Baron Sebastian Marburg

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