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Mercy Street

Meet Samuel Diggs and Aurelia Johnson

Introducing Mansion House Hospital’s Samuel Diggs (McKinley Belcher III), a free black laborer who harbors a secret knowledge in medicine, and Aurelia Johnson (Shalita Grant), an escaped slave living behind Union lines and working as a laundress. See their relationship grow and witness their chemistry on Mercy Street. The six-part series premieres January 17 at 10/9c on PBS. #MercyStreetPBS

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Mercy Street Season 2
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52:30
After Antietam, Foster and Samuel pay a visit to the Foster family plantation.
Unknown Soldier
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52:31
Lisette’s intervention leads to a family reunion. Pinkerton’s investigation causes a rift.
Southern Mercy
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52:31
After the battle of Chantilly, Hopkins and Emma strike out to rescue wounded soldiers.
One Equal Temper
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52:30
The Greens work together to hide an ugly secret. McBurney plots to send Mary home.
The House Guest
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52:30
A house guest becomes the focus of Alice’s schemes; Mary tries to conceal her illness.
Balm in Gilead
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52:30
In the wake of Lincoln’s visit, the hospital staff tries to save one of their own.
Mercy Street Season 1
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53:41
Dr. Foster uncovers a scheme and President Lincoln’s visit sets in motion a rebel plot.
The Dead Room
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52:55
The unexpected visit of a hospital inspector throws the staff into disarray.
The Belle Alliance
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52:55
The Green girls plot to help Tom escape. Dr. Foster guides Samuel through an operation.
The Uniform
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53:58
Dr. Foster operates on his brother, a Confederate soldier. Tom's trauma shocks Alice.
The Haversack
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53:00
Confederate belle Emma is overwhelmed by her friend Tom's mental state.
The New Nurse
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52:55
New England nurse Mary Phinney navigates her first day in Mansion House Hospital.
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