Mercy Street

Have you heard the buzz around PBS' new series MERCY STREET? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the set from the stars & crew themselves, including Josh Radnor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jack Falahee, AnnaSophia Robb, McKinley Belcher III, Cameron Monaghan, Tara Summers, Shalita Grant and more! Join in on the chatter using #MercyStreetPBS.The new Civil War medical drama premieres January 17, 2016.

See a preview of the new PBS original drama, Mercy Street, premiering Sunday, January 17 at 10/9c only on PBS. #MercyStreetPBS

Mercy Street is a six-part PBS original series from Executive Producer Ridley Scott. Based on real events, Mercy Street takes viewers beyond the battlefield and into the lives of Americans on the Civil War home front as they face the unprecedented challenges of one of the most turbulent times in our nation’s history. Premieres Sunday, January 17 at 10/9c. Check local listings.

Confederate belle Emma nurses her wounded friend. Dr. Foster wrestles with his marriage and career as Mary tries to improve her patients’ lives with Samuel’s help. Silas involves Aurelia in a corrupt deal. #MercyStreetPBS

Dr. Foster confronts his family’s divided loyalties when his mother and wounded Confederate brother arrive. Alice is shocked to find her fiancé, Tom, deeply changed by war. Samuel and Aurelia try to persuade a young slave to seize a chance at freedom. Airs January 31 at 10/9c. #MercyStreetPBS

During a Union ball at their house, the Green girls and Frank initiate a daring plan to help Tom escape. Mary releases Dr. Foster, still shaky from his detox, from his “quarantine” so he can guide Samuel through a delicate operation. Episode 4: The Belle Alliance airs February 7 at 10/9c. #MercyStreetPBS

Myron Parker, who plays Miles on Mercy Street, sings "One Morning Soon." Inspired by real events, Mercy Street goes beyond the Civil War battlefield and into the lives of doctors, nurses, free black people, contrabands (escaped slaves), and Southern loyalists in Union-occupied Alexandria, VA, and the Mansion House Hospital. Airs Sundays, January 17-February 21, 2016 at 10/9c.

The unexpected visit of a hospital inspector throws the staff into disarray. Mary feels empathy for a deserter, while Silas makes Samuel pay for his arrogance. A family tragedy forces James Sr. to take a risky step to earn his family’s respect.

Catch up on the first five episodes of Mercy Street before the finale on Feb. 21. President Lincoln’s visit sets in motion a diabolical rebel plot and offers an opportunity to free James Sr. Dr. Foster uncovers a scheme to undermine him at the expense of his patients. Aurelia recovered from her surgery makes a bold decision. Episode 6: The Diabolical Plot airs February 21 following Downton Abbey.

President Lincoln’s visit sets in motion a diabolical rebel plot and offers an opportunity to free James Sr. Dr. Foster uncovers a scheme to undermine him at the expense of his patients. Aurelia, recovered from her surgery, makes a bold decision. Episode 6: The Diabolical Plot airs February 21 following Downton Abbey. #MercyStreetPBS