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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.

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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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Lucy Mangan Guardian Apr 13
4/5
You could object, as you could with Lasso and the Creek, to the fact that there is nothing wildly new here, but that would be to miss the point. Recombinant delights are how we know ourselves, how a society remains bound. Go to Full Review David Bianculli NPR Mar 16
Take the effort to find, and watch, American Classic. It'll remind you why, when it's this good, it's easy to love the theater. And television. Go to Full Review Don Aucoin Boston Globe Mar 5
“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 Roger Salvans Fotogramas Jun 1
4/5
A series that isn't afraid to dwell on small gestures or mistakes made with all the dignity one is capable of. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media Mar 10
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 Mar 9
3.5/5
American Classic is an emotional MGM+ series that will leave your heart warm and fuzzy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gem A @SunDriedTomatoBasil Aug 1 What a delightfully sweet, earnest, and refreshing show. I'm very hopeful that I'll see a 2nd season! See more Sandra M @RT80678833 Jul 18 This was absolutely delightful! I was very happy to see Kevin Klein because I haven’t seen him in anything in a while. The entire cast was wonderful and the time they took to actually perform part of our town was very creative and extremely well done. I highly recommend this. See more Bill H @Bueno469 Jul 7 Great ensemble cast, and Kevin Kline is particularly good. See more Leo W @LeoTW Apr 12 100 percent great. All of the actors that come together in this show make it nearly perfect.Its So much fun to watch. See more Gavin Y @GavinY Apr 2 It is so refreshing to see a witty, heartfelt comedy with great actors! See more Fatemeh H @Fhedayat97 Mar 29 Not bad but very slow. 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 Aired Mar 15, 2026 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 Aired Mar 22, 2026 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 Aired Mar 29, 2026 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 Aired Apr 5, 2026 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 Aired Apr 12, 2026 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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American Classic — Season 1

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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
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