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Season 1 – American Classic

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A narcissistic Broadway star returns to his hometown after a public meltdown and decides to save his family-run theater by directing and starring in a production of a great American classic.
American Classic — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Sincerely sublime, thanks in part to a compelling Kevin Kline, this cozy sitcom gives viewers a humorous televisual reprieve with good company and a strong sense that this is one American Classic.

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Don Aucoin Boston Globe 6d
“American Classic” is fairly enjoyable as long as you don’t look at it too closely or ask too much of it. For the most part, the series skims the surface, only occasionally dipping below that surface. Go to Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal 6d
The concept of a theater family is both literal and figurative in “American Classic,” and while there might be a revival -- as in a second season -- one hopes not. It couldn’t be this good. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 6d
2.5/4
American Classic grows on you, as do its characters, including Kristen and Jon’s empathetic daughter Miranda (Nell Verlaque) and her jealous boyfriend (Ajay Friese). Go to Full Review Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media 1d
4/5
This series is a compelling, light, heartfelt look at how grief manifests amongst those who leave home and the ones left behind. American Classic has dynamic characters, wacky humor, and earnest, relatable moments. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 2d
3.5/5
American Classic is an emotional MGM+ series that will leave your heart warm and fuzzy. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said 5d
3/4
Kline is magnetic and the ensemble exceptional. It earns every emotional beat it reaches for. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Pip H. @PipHavisham 15h like a student film made by a nepo baby with no promise. the actors are fighting for their lives to make the material work but theres just too much to overcome with how bad the story, characters, pacing are See more Emerson T. @eten5 2d Just what we need right now! See more Neil F. @RT08142215 3d A wonderfully, enchanting comedy. The cast is terrific and Kevin Kline shines! See more Michael R. @mrice99 4d It’s great to see Kevin Klein returned to comedy in the big broad and beautiful He is able to. A wonderful supporting cast as well, including the great Len Cairou See more Jonathan M @Jonathan555 6d There are some funny scenes, but Kevin Kline's performance is the only thing keeping this show from being completely inane. See more Edward L @Glyndower 6d A fine idea spoilt by the casting of the talentless Laura Linney giving her usual dull performance, though she is not as bad as Billy Carter and his ludicrous 'Oirish' accent. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Hoffman

Creator

Bob Martin

Creator

Kevin Kline

Richard Bean

Jon Tenney

Jon Bean

Laura Linney

Kristen Forrest Bean

Jane Alexander

Ethel Bean

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 1, 2026 Pilot 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 1, 2026 Swan Song Richard 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 8, 2026 Juniper Berries As 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. Details Episode 4 Airs Mar 15 Big Spender Tensions 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. Details Episode 5 Airs Mar 22 Schicklgruber Rehearsals 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. Details Episode 6 Airs Mar 29 Real Rain As 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. Details Episode 7 Airs Apr 5 Camelot After 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. Details Episode 8 Airs Apr 12 Our Town Richard and Kristen panic after the Circle of Truth revelation; Miranda is missing, and Alby warns that theater critic Xander Young is attending opening night; Linus drops a bomb at the party that changes the Bean family forever. Details
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Season Info

Director
Michael Hoffman, Tricia Brock
Creator
Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin
Executive Producer
Kevin Kline, Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin, Ellen Fairey, Leslie Urdang, Anthony Bregman, David Levine, Garrett Kemble, Jon Tenney, Laura Linney
Network
MGM+
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 1, 2026