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1865

April 15, 1865. President Lincoln is dead and the country in turmoil. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton takes control, determined to bring the assassin to justice—but the hunt for John Wilkes Booth isn’t... Read more

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

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Sic Semper Tyrannis | 1

Sic Semper Tyrannis | 1

President Lincoln is mortally wounded. The nation is under attack. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton takes control and t... Read more

18 Jun 2019

22mins

Ranked #2

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Mars and Neptune | 3

Mars and Neptune | 3

With the manhunt for Booth underway and martial law secure, Stanton strikes a compromise to preserve Lincoln’s agenda, b... Read more

25 Jun 2019

24mins

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Ranked #3

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Author and Finisher | 5

Author and Finisher | 5

As the hunt for Booth continues, Stanton has another problem on his hands: the last of the Rebel Generals wants terms of... Read more

9 Jul 2019

33mins

Ranked #4

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Thus Always to Tyrants | 13

Thus Always to Tyrants | 13

In this series finale, Stanton faces termination and Johnson faces impeachment. Neither is willing to back down, as the ... Read more

3 Sep 2019

40mins

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Ranked #5

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The Senator’s Daughter | 4

The Senator’s Daughter | 4

Stanton sets out to learn the truth about Lucy Hale, and finds opportunity in adversity.1865 is an Airship production. S... Read more

2 Jul 2019

30mins

Ranked #6

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Trials and Tribulations | 9

Trials and Tribulations | 9

The investigation into Booth’s conspirators leaves Stanton with a new challenge: prove the Rebels are behind the attack ... Read more

6 Aug 2019

37mins

Ranked #7

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Barricade | 12

Barricade | 12

Eager to be rid of each other, Stanton and Johnson plot each other’s political demise, as the country edges towards a co... Read more

27 Aug 2019

34mins

Ranked #8

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A Very Devil | 7

A Very Devil | 7

Stanton and Langston go to the mats with Johnson and Welles over the issue of reconstruction and the future of the Freed... Read more

23 Jul 2019

33mins

Ranked #9

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Little Stanton | 8

Little Stanton | 8

Secretary Seward is finally awake. Stanton’s old friend and ally proves to be a thorn in Stanton’s side.Listen early and... Read more

30 Jul 2019

30mins

Ranked #10

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Fight, Dig and Die | 11

Fight, Dig and Die | 11

The trial over, Stanton struggles to press on and continue the fight.Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wonder... Read more

20 Aug 2019

31mins

Ranked #11

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Skulduggery | 6

Skulduggery | 6

A startling revelation about Lucy Hale forces Stanton into a corner. The only way out is to convince Johnson to give him... Read more

16 Jul 2019

28mins

Ranked #12

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Inside the Episode: S1E1

Inside the Episode: S1E1

In Episode 1, we learn President Lincoln is mortally wounded and the nation is under attack. Secretary of War Edwin M. S... Read more

18 Jun 2019

14mins

Ranked #13

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A Cost In Blood | 10

A Cost In Blood | 10

While Mary Surratt’s life hangs in the balance, Stanton struggles to find her son and prove his conspiracy.Listen early ... Read more

13 Aug 2019

25mins

Ranked #14

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Booth: Obey Necessity | 14

Booth: Obey Necessity | 14

Please note, this episode contains contains adult themes, sexual content, and strong language. Listener discretion is ad... Read more

17 Sep 2019

28mins

Ranked #15

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Inside the Episode: S1E13

Inside the Episode: S1E13

In the series finale, Stanton faced termination and Johnson faced impeachment.  Neither was willing to back down, and th... Read more

3 Sep 2019

31mins

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