The Astronaut Wives Club
"The race for space was fought in high heels."
As America’s astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, Life Magazine documented the astronauts’ families, capturing the behind-the-scenes lives of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. As their celebrity rose and tragedy began to touch their lives, they rallied together.
First Aired
2015-06-18
Status
Canceled
Network
ABC
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
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E1. Launch
After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.
★ 5.7
E2. Protocol
Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.
★ 5.0
E3. Retroattitude
Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.
★ 4.8
E4. Liftoff
Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.
★ 5.8
E5. Flashpoint
Trudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.
★ 5.5
E6. In the Blind
John Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.
★ 4.7
Cast
JoAnna Garcia Swisher
Betty Grissom
Yvonne Strahovski
Rene Carpenter
Dominique McElligott
Louise Shepard
Odette Annable
Trudy Cooper
Erin Cummings
Marge Slayton
Azure Parsons
Annie Glenn
Zoe Boyle
Jo Schirra
Desmond Harrington
Alan Shepard
Bret Harrison
Gordo Cooper
Wilson Bethel
Scott Carpenter
Kenneth Mitchell
Deke Slayton
Joel Johnstone
Gus Grissom
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