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Synopsis

Exiled Broadway star Richard Bean returns to his family's small-town theater, igniting hope and chaos in his wake. As old loves resurface and buried secrets emerge Richard and the town are transformed by the power of making art.

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Season 1

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1. PilotNow viewing2026-03-0130m7.0Broadway 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.
2. Swan Song2026-03-0135m6.0Richard 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.
3. Juniper Berries2026-03-0834m7.0As 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.
4. Big Spender2026-03-1534m6.0Tensions 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.
5. Schicklgruber2026-03-2236m6.0Rehearsals 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.
6. Real Rain2026-03-2936m6.0As 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.
7. Camelot2026-04-0534m6.0After 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.
8. Our Town2026-04-1236m9.0Richard and Kristen panic after the Circle of Truth revelation; Miranda is missing, and Alvy warns that theater critic Xander Young is attending opening night; Linus drops a bomb at the party that changes the Bean family forever.

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Kevin Kline
Richard Bean
Jon Tenney
Jon Bean
Laura Linney
Kristen Forrest Bean
Len Cariou
Linus Bean
Jane Alexander
Ethel Bean
Jessica Hecht
Polly
Nell Verlaque
Miranda Bean
Billy Carter
Connor Boyle

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Is American Classic available to watch online?

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How many seasons does American Classic have?

American Classic has 1 season and 8 episodes.

When did American Classic first air?

American Classic first aired in 2026.

Is American Classic still running?

Yes, American Classic is an ongoing series.

What genre is American Classic?

American Classic is classified as Comedy.