American Gothic Episode List



     

American Gothic (pilot) (Sept 22, 1995)

Caleb Temple's 10th birthday turns into a nightmare when his sister is killed, then his father dies while in jail, leaving Caleb all alone--except for the ghost of his sister. He finds a father figure in Dr. Matt Crower, but Sheriff Lucas Buck takes an unseemly interest in the boy's future.

A Tree Grows in Trinity (Sept 29, 1995)

Caleb tries to run from Lucas, and finds a mysterious tongueless man in an old hunting cabin. He also meets his cousin Gail for the first time.

Eye of the Beholder (Oct 6, 1995)

It's time for Caleb's custody hearing, and he wants to be with Dr. Matt. But Lucas has other plans...

Damned If You Don't (Oct 10, 1995)

Lucas sets up a payback when an ex-convict comes to town, and Gail finds a hidden key from her childhood. Meanwhile, Caleb struggles with his conscience over Lucas's help with a school project.

Dead To The World (Oct 13, 1995)

When Gail investigates the "death" of a childhood friend, she finds more than she bargained for. Caleb enters an archery contest with advice from Lucas and Deputy Ben fights for his son.

Meet The Beetles (Oct 20, 1995)

When men start disappearing around Trinity, Selena becomes a suspect. But when Inspector Drey comes to town, Lucas finds some opposition. At the same time, nightmares plague young Caleb.

Strong Arm of The Law (Nov 3, 1995)

A group of sleazy criminals terrorize Trinity, but our good sheriff comes to the rescue.

Rebirth 1.8 (Jan 3, 1996)

Merlyn finds a way to come to life--but it may be at the expense of her relationship with Caleb.

Resurrector 1.8 (Jan 10, 1996)

Lucas helps a radio announcer get his true desire, and Caleb tries to release Merlyn's spirit with a second funeral.

Inhumanitas 1.9 (Jan 17, 1996)

Lucas exacts revenge on a lawyer who sued his office, but Merlyn has revenge ideas of her own--a confrontation with Lucas in a church.

The Plague Sower (Jan 24, 1996)

A mysterious disease in decimating Trinity, and neither the doctors nor Lucas can stop it. Meanwhile, Gail gives in to temptation, and a new doctor give Lucas a run for his money.

Doctor Death Takes A Holiday (Jan 30, 1996)

An older woman claiming to be Lucas's mother tries to kill him, sending Matt on a dizzying spiral that ends in tragedy.

The Beast Within (July 3, 1996)

When Lucas, Gail, Caleb and Matt get taken hostage be a disturbed Marine, it's up to Ben to resolve the ordeal. he may need a little help from Lucas, though.

To Hell and Back (July 3, 1996)

Matt gets a chance to revisit his past, and Caleb spies on a mysterious neighbor.

Learning To Crawl (July 4, 1996)

After Caleb has a near-death experience, Lucas takes him on a relaxing fishing trip-- only to discover that someone is already at the cabin. Lucas takes the opportunity to teach Caleb the ways of the world.

Triangle (July 10, 1996)

Gail finds out she's pregnant, and is terrified by her unborn child. Meanwhile, Billy and Selena become more deeply involved.

The Buck Stops Here (July 10, 1996)

Lucas is killed, and Billy is the suspect. Caleb avenges his father's death.

Requiem (July 11, 1996)

Lucas's spirit has moved on to Caleb, but he isn't quite able to handle it. At the same time, it seems there may have been a misdiagnosis of Lucas' condition...

Potato Boy (not aired in US)

Caleb learns about the mysterious Potato Boy, and becomes closer to both Selena and Lucas.

Ring of Fire (not aired in US)

Gail investigates her parent's death, and finds the meaning of the mysterious key. But what she finds is not quite what she expected.

Echo of Your Last Good-bye (not aired in US)

Ben is tormented by ghosts in Goattown, Caleb gets involved with the school bully, and Gail finds out more than she wanted to know about her aunt Judith.

Strangler (not aired in US)

When Merlyn starts throwing her spiritual weight around, Lucas calls for help from the Boston Strangler, but it doesn't work out as planned.