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S4·E1 Testament

Episode
Season 4, Episode 1
Air Date
November 26, 1984
Runtime
90 minutes
Director
Lynne Littman
Writer
John Sacret Young
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 26, 1984 90 min
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Synopsis

It's just another day in the small town of Hamlin until something disastrous happens. Suddenly, news breaks that a series of nuclear warheads has been dropped along the Eastern Seaboard and, more locally, in California. As people begin coping with the devastating aftermath of the attacks — many suffer radiation poisoning — the Wetherly family tries to survive.

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When did Season 4 Episode 1 of American Playhouse air?

Season 4, Episode 1 ('Testament') originally aired on November 26, 1984.

How long is Season 4 Episode 1 ('Testament')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 90 minutes.

What happens in American Playhouse Season 4 Episode 1?

It's just another day in the small town of Hamlin until something disastrous happens. Suddenly, news breaks that a series of nuclear warheads has been dropped along the Eastern Seaboard and, more locally, in California. As people begin coping with the devastating aftermath of the attacks — many suff...

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