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Season 1 – American Classic

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A narcissistic Broadway star returns to his hometown after a public meltdown and decides to save his family-run theater by directing and starring in a production of a great American classic.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 5h
The series has a comfortable, cushiony feeling. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper RogerEbert.com 3d
This is curl-up-on-the-sofa comfort viewing at its finest, a "Forced Fresh Start" redemption arc story in the tradition of "Northern Exposure," "Hart of Dixie," "Schitt’s Creek," and "Ted Lasso." Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 56m
American Classic isn’t going to make you laugh out loud, but its excellent cast and warm small-town-and-family feeling will be more than enough to keep you watching. Go to Full Review Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network 2h
7/10
American Classic is one of the more enjoyable new comedies I have seen in quite some time, and I hope it sticks around for an encore. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 3h
If this sounds familiar, it’s because “American Classic” is basically a non-musical version of PBS’s all-around superior “Happiness"... These similarities wouldn’t matter if “American Classic” was funny or memorable, but the show rarely provokes laughs. Go to Full Review Jean Henegan Pop Culture Maniacs 1d
3/5
It’s hard to create a new sitcom, but American Classic is a good one. The central characters are fully realized. The leads are sharp as tacks and know precisely what to do. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Michael Hoffman

Creator

Bob Martin

Creator

Kevin Kline

Richard Bean

Jon Tenney

Jon Bean

Laura Linney

Kristen Forrest Bean

Jane Alexander

Ethel Bean

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 1, 2026 Pilot Star Richard Bean suffers a public meltdown and returns to his hometown theater where he first discovered his brilliance; he's shocked to find the once-respected theater, now run by his brother Jon and ex Kristen, has become a dinner theater. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 1, 2026 Swan Song Richard begs Alvy for a Broadway return while tensions with Kristen escalate; Miranda struggles between acting and Penn; Kristen faces a shady developer; Richard produces his mother's funeral, making a shocking announcement. Details Episode 3 Airs Mar 8 Juniper Berries As Richard plans his Our Town, Jon tries to rein him in; Boyle offers Kristen a payment holiday for a dinner invite; Richard's fundraising falters but is hopeful after an evening onstage; Boyle drops a bombshell at dinner. Details Episode 4 Airs Mar 15 Big Spender Tensions escalate between Kristen and Richard; auditions reveal Millersburg's shrinking talent pool; Miranda's protests complicate Kristen's deal with Boyle; Boyle blindsides Richard with a demand. Details Episode 5 Airs Mar 22 Schicklgruber Rehearsals begin for Richard's Our Town and Nadia proves to be a directing challenge; Kristen bonds with Richard's ex; Jon and Boyle take a fateful trip to Atlantic City and Nadia misinterprets Richard's private rehearsals with disastrous results. Details Episode 6 Airs Mar 29 Real Rain As the casino vote nears, Kristen juggles Miranda's protests and Boyle's demands; Jon wrestles with guilt over Atlantic City while Richard tries to mend things with Nadia; the production faces crises when romance blooms backstage and Linus bows out. Details Episode 7 Airs Apr 5 Camelot After the casino vote Richard's production undergoes big changes and Kristen's job is on the line; Nadia chooses between Boyle and the play; Richard recruits Jon for the show; a final Circle of Truth reveals a shocking secret. Details Episode 8 Airs Apr 12 Our Town Richard and Kristen panic after the Circle of Truth revelation; Miranda is missing, and Alby warns that theater critic Xander Young is attending opening night; Linus drops a bomb at the party that changes the Bean family forever. Details
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Season Info

Director
Michael Hoffman, Tricia Brock
Creator
Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin
Executive Producer
Kevin Kline, Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin, Ellen Fairey, Leslie Urdang, Anthony Bregman, David Levine, Garrett Kemble, Jon Tenney, Laura Linney
Network
MGM+
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 1, 2026