The Astronaut Wives Club

Season

2015

7.3

TV-PG

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.

Episode List

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.