As America's astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, the lives of their young wives were transformed from military spouses to American royalty. As their celebrity rose, and tragedy began to touch their lives, they rallied together.
EPISODE 1
Launch
When NASA chooses seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives become American royalty overnight; Louise exemplifies strength when her husband is the first picked.
EPISODE 2
Protocol
Louise and Alan bask in his mission's success; Betty prepares for Gus' launch; Annie struggles with her stutter.
EPISODE 3
Retroattitude
As Scott prepares for his launch, Rene gets to tell her story in a magazine interview; Deke receives troubling news that puts his future in question.
EPISODE 4
Liftoff
Deke and Marge embrace new roles to accommodate his new status; things start to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.
EPISODE 5
Flashpoint
Trudy learns that efforts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program for women; John Glenn thinks about running for public office.
EPISODE 6
In the Blind
Astronaut John Glenn runs for Ohio senate; a personal matter threatens Alan Shepherd's career; a letter challenges Betty Grissom's marriage.
JoAnna García
Yvonne Strahovski
Dominique McElligott
Odette Annable
Erin Cummings
Azure Parsons
Zoe Boyle
Desmond Harrington
Bret Harrison
Wilson Bethel
Kenneth Mitchell
