American Classic: Season 1
Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean suffers a spectacular public meltdown and returns to his hometown and the family-run theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance. When he arrives, he is shocked to discover that his father, the former artistic director, has lost a step and that the once-respected theater, now run by his brother Jon and his wife (now the town's mayor). has become, by ne
Season overview
Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean suffers a spectacular public meltdown and returns to his hometown and the family-run theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance. When he arrives, he is shocked to discover that his father, the former artistic director, has lost a step and that the once-respected theater, now run by his brother Jon and his wife (now the town's mayor). has become, by necessity, a low-rent dinner theater serving roast beef and murder mysteries. He decides to save the town, the theater and the world by presenting a great American classic on the dinner theater stage, directed by and starring, of course, Richard Bean.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Pilot
Mar 1, 2026 · 30 min
Broadway 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,
Swan Song
Mar 1, 2026 · 35 min
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 mothe
Juniper Berries
Mar 8, 2026 · 34 min
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 o
Big Spender
Mar 15, 2026 · 34 min
Tensions escalate between Kristen and Richard; auditions reveal Millersburg's shrinking talent pool; Miranda's protests complicate Kristen's deal with Boyle; Boyle blindsides Richa
Schicklgruber
Mar 22, 2026 · 36 min
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
Real Rain
Mar 29, 2026 · 36 min
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 prod
Camelot
Apr 5, 2026 · 34 min
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 fi
Our Town
Apr 12, 2026 · 36 min
Richard 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 a