American Classic

American Classic

Continuing First aired 01/Mar/2026 United States English 1 season(s) 8 episode(s)
Comedy
Exiled Broadway star Richard Bean returns to his family's small-town theater, igniting hope and chaos in his wake. As old loves resurface and buried secrets emerge Richard and the town are transformed by the power of making art.
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Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Mar/2026
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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.

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.

S1E8
Our Town
Air date: 12/Apr/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 36 min
Summary

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 at the party that changes the Bean family forever.

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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 at the party that changes the Bean family forever.

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S1E7
Camelot
Air date: 05/Apr/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 34 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E6
Real Rain
Air date: 29/Mar/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 36 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E5
Schicklgruber
Air date: 22/Mar/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 36 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E4
Big Spender
Air date: 15/Mar/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 34 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E3
Juniper Berries
Air date: 08/Mar/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 34 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E2
Swan Song
Air date: 01/Mar/2026 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 35 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E1
Pilot
Air date: 01/Mar/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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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, now run by his brother Jon and ex Kristen, has become a dinner theater.

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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, now run by his brother Jon and ex Kristen, has become a dinner theater.

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Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline
Richard Bean
Jon Tenney
Jon Tenney
Jon Bean
Laura Linney
Laura Linney
Kristen Forrest Bean
Len Cariou
Len Cariou
Linus Bean
Jane Alexander
Jane Alexander
Ethel Bean
Jessica Hecht
Jessica Hecht
Polly
Nell Verlaque
Nell Verlaque
Miranda Bean
Billy Carter
Billy Carter
Connor Boyle
Aaron Tveit
Aaron Tveit
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Charley Beal
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Matthew Pachtman
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Michael Hoffman
Michael Hoffman
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Tricia Brock
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Allyson C. Johnson
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Camilla Toniolo
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Jasmin Way
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Kate Sanford
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Bernard Telsey
Bernard Telsey
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