The Astronaut Wives Club
Based on Lily Koppel's best-selling titular novel, which tells the real story of the women who stood beside some of the biggest heroes in American history during the height of the space race.
Genre: Drama
Cast:JoAnna Garcia Swisher , Yvonne Strahovski , Dominique McElligott , Odette Annable , Erin Cummings , Azure Parsons , Zoe Boyle , Desmond Harrington , Bret Harrison , Kenneth Mitchell , Joel Johnstone , Sam Reid , Aaron McCusker , Evan Handler , Donald M. Krause , Wilson Bethel , Annie Barry , Justin Lebrun
S1.E1 ∙ Launch
When NASA chooses seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives become American royalty.
S1.E2 ∙ Protocol
Louise and Alan bask in his mission's success; Betty prepares for Gus' launch.
S1.E3 ∙ Retroattitude
As Scott prepares for his launch, Rene gets to tell her story in a magazine interview.
S1.E4 ∙ Liftoff
Deke and Marge embrace new roles; things start to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.
S1.E5 ∙ Flashpoint
Trudy learns that efforts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program for women.
S1.E6 ∙ In the Blind
Astronaut John Glenn runs for Ohio senate; A personal matter threatens Alan Shepherd's career.
S1.E7 ∙ Rendezvous
With the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program's progress, pressure on the wives grows; Marilyn Lovell conceals a pregnancy.
S1.E8 ∙ Abort
Betty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.
S1.E9 ∙ The Dark Side
Jo 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.
S1.E10 ∙ Landing
It'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.
