The Gray House
2026 · Prime Video · 62 min · 1 season
S01E08 · The Firestorm
Fri, 27 Feb, 4:00 am
Numb from trauma, Elizabeth returns from the conflict and is stopped by Stokely for questioning. She finds an ally in Hampton.
About
The story of the three women General Ulysses S. Grant credited as helping the North win the Civil War.
The series reveals the extraordinary true story of the unsung women who helped turn the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the Union. At its center are a Virginia socialite, her indomitable mother, a formerly enslaved ally, and Richmond's most infamous courtesan—four women operating at the heart of Confederate power. Together, they evolve their Underground Railroad operation into a daring and highly effective espionage network, risking their lives and freedom to help preserve the nation's future and safeguard American Democracy.
Episodes
- E01
Nothin' Like the Fourth of July
Fri, 27 Feb· 78 minIt seems all of Richmond, Virginia is celebrating Independence Day in 1860, until we see the occupants of a slave wagon. A weak, sickly young African-American woman named Mary Jane Richards is being questioned by Slave Patrol Officer Pike.
- E02
Never Secede!
Fri, 27 Feb· 72 minAs Mary Jane recovers, the Van Lew family prepares to transport runaway Robert Ford across the border to the safety of the North...nearly getting caught by Laurette when smuggling him out. For Elizabeth, this is their last Underground Railroad duty.
- E03
First Blood
Fri, 27 Feb· 66 minGrieving Tadpole, the Van Lew's ensure his death was not in vain. After his funeral, Mary Jane confides to Elizabeth and Eliza an idea for retribution against the Confederacy.
- E04
Spy Ring
Fri, 27 Feb· 50 minMary Jane arrives at the Gray House and is warned about Lavinia. Union officers Captain Lounsbury and Major Revere, captured at Bull Run, get mustered into the P.O.W. lockup by Confederate General Winder as Erasmus Ross looks on.
- E05
Treason Ends on the Gallows
Fri, 27 Feb· 54 minIn 1862, the Van Lews, upset over the Balls Bluff defeat, fret over how to get General McClellan to take them seriously. At the Confederate fundraiser, Mary Jane informs Eliza and Elizabeth of more messages sewn into her donated clothes.
- E06
Alien Enemies
Fri, 27 Feb· 58 minStokely and Lumpkin round up enemies, holding some hostage and beating and killing others. Clara is about to be beaten for a confession by Stokely when the Van Lews and President Davis arrive. Stokely is stopped and the hostages are released.
- E07
Babcock
Fri, 27 Feb· 56 minMary Jane searches Davis' office to differentiate real intel from planted misinformation. Nearly caught, Mary Jane hurries to write notes for Jericho to deliver to their cohort.
- E08
The Firestorm
Fri, 27 Feb· 64 minNumb from trauma, Elizabeth returns from the conflict and is stopped by Stokely for questioning. She finds an ally in Hampton.
Cast
Mary-Louise Parker
Eliza Van Lew
Daisy Head
Elizabeth Van Lew
Amethyst Davis
Mary Jane Richards.
Ben Vereen
Isham Worthy
Paul Anderson
Stokely Reeves
Ian Duff
Jericho Bowser
Hannah James
Clara Parish
