Shogun

An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in the complex political games in feudal Japan.

Cast:Richard Chamberlain , ToshirÃ´ Mifune , YÃ´ko Shimada , FurankÃ® Sakai , Alan Badel , Damien Thomas , John Rhys-Davies , Vladek Sheybal , YÃ»ki Meguro , Hideo Takamatsu , Michael Hordern , Nobuo Kaneko , Hiromi Senno , George Innes , Leon Lissek , John J. Carney , Ian Jentle , TÃ´ru Abe

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Mon, Sep 15, 1980

Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Tue, Sep 16, 1980

After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Wed, Sep 17, 1980

Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Thu, Sep 18, 1980

Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Fri, Sep 19, 1980

Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur.