Series synopsis
American Gothic is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama crime television series that premiered on CBS on September 22, 1995. It ended on July 11, 1996. It was created by Shaun Cassidy. It stars Gary Cole, Lucas Black, Paige Turco and Brenda Bakke.
Everything is not what it seems in Trinity, South Carolina. Sheriff Lucas Buck develops a sinister interest in Caleb. Caleb's cousin Gail tries to protect him, but that's complicated since she has feelings for Sheriff Buck. And Caleb's dead sister, Merlyn, returns as an angel, warning him that Buck is an incarnation of evil - and may not be human.
Premise
Everything is not what it seems in Trinity, South Carolina. Sheriff Lucas Buck develops a sinister interest in Caleb. Caleb's cousin Gail tries to protect him, but that's complicated since she has feelings for Sheriff Buck. And Caleb's dead sister, Merlyn, returns as an angel, warning him that Buck is an incarnation of evil - and may not be human.
Premise: Beyond the edge of evil lies the point of no return.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gary Cole as Sheriff Lucas Buck
- Lucas Black as Caleb Temple
- Paige Turco as Gail Emory
- Brenda Bakke as Selena Coombs
- Sarah Paulson as Merlyn Temple
- Nick Searcy as Deputy Ben Healy
- Jake Weber as Dr. Matt Crower
- John Mese as Dr. Billy Peale
Supporting cast
- Andrea Powell
- Michael Harding
- Arnold Vosloo
- Brigid Brannagh
- Melissa McBride
- Matt Craven
- Don Henderson Baker
- Bruce Campbell
- Pat Hingle
- Amy Steel
- Jeff Perry
- Michael Genevie as Dr. Portis Fields
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | February 6, 1998 | February 6, 1998 |
| Season 1 | 18 | September 21, 1995 | February 6, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Potato Boy Selena reaches out to Caleb and tries to help him with his school work. She begins to spend extra time with him which bothers Lucas. Selena also tries to reconcile with her father. |
February 6, 1998 |
| 2 |
Strangler Lucas calls on the ghost of the Boston Strangler to come to Merlyn. Lucas leaves town to attend a convention and Albert De Salva -aka The Boston Strangler- decides to do more than just try to kill Merlyn. |
February 6, 1998 |
| 3 |
Ring of Fire Through dreams and visions, Lucas allows Gail to learn bit by bit what happened to her parents. She learned that her father was abusing her and her mother was having an affair with Gage Temple, Caleb's father. |
February 6, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot The mysterious death of Merlyn Temple, a traumatized young girl, sets off a series of events that leave some townspeople questioning the motives of their charming sheriff, the last person to see her alive. |
September 22, 1995 |
| 2 |
A Tree Grows in Trinity Fleeing deep into the woods from Sheriff Lucas Buck, young Caleb takes refuge in an eerie, abandoned hunting lodge and is terrified when he discovers a dying man who has been tortured and is being held prisoner there. |
September 29, 1995 |
| 3 |
Eye of the Beholder Sheriff Buck calls in a favor from the local judge who is overseeing Caleb's custody hearing, hoping to ensure his favored status, but he doesn't stop there. |
October 6, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 22, 1995 |
| Last aired | July 11, 1996 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |