As America’s astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, Life Magazine documented the astronauts’ families, capturing the behind-the-scenes lives of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. As their celebrity rose and tragedy began to touch their lives, they rallied together.
Cast: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Yvonne Strahovski, Dominique McElligott
Season 1
10 episodes
1. LaunchAfter NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.TV-PGCC42minJun 18, 2015
2. ProtocolLouise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.TV-PGCC42minJun 25, 2015
3. RetroattitudeScott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.TV-PGCC42minJul 2, 2015
4. LiftoffDeke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.TV-PGCC42minJul 9, 2015
5. FlashpointTrudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.TV-PGCC42minJul 16, 2015
6. In the BlindJohn Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.TV-PGCC42minJul 23, 2015
7. RendezvousWith the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.TV-PGCC42minJul 30, 2015
8. AbortBetty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.TV-PGCC42minAug 6, 2015
9. The Dark SideJo redefines her role and priorities as Wally's career at NASA comes to an end; Louise worries about Alan as he considers a risky surgery that will determine his future; Susan is faced with uncertainty.TV-PGCC42minAug 13, 2015
10. LandingIt’s 1969, and Apollo 11’s historic moon landing is cause for worldwide celebration and a high point for the Astro-families. The wives are interviewed for a TV documentary on the space program, Gordo is passed over for the next mission, and Trudy faces some big decisions about her personal and professional future. Betty finds a powerful way to honor Gus’s legacy and advocate for change. In April 1970, the nation watches the fraught voyage of Apollo 13.TV-PGCC42minAug 20, 2015
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As America’s astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, Life Magazine documented the astronauts’ families, capturing the behind-the-scenes lives of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. As their celebrity rose and tragedy began to touch their lives, they rallied together.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Stephanie Savage
- Cast
- JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Yvonne Strahovski, Dominique McElligott, Odette Annable, Erin Cummings, Azure Parsons
- Studio
- ABC Studios, Groundswell Productions, Fake Empire Productions
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
