Series synopsis
George & Tammy is an American drama television series that premiered on Showtime on December 4, 2022. It ended on January 8, 2023. It was created by Abe Sylvia. It stars Jessica Chastain, Michael Shannon, Steve Zahn and David Wilson Barnes.
A chronicle of the country music power couple George Jones and Tammy Wynette, whose complicated-but-enduring relationship inspired some of the most iconic music of all time.
Premise
A chronicle of the country music power couple George Jones and Tammy Wynette, whose complicated-but-enduring relationship inspired some of the most iconic music of all time.
Premise: The rise and fall of country music’s King and Queen.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jessica Chastain as Tammy Wynette
- Michael Shannon as George Jones
- Steve Zahn as George Richey
- David Wilson Barnes as Billy Sherrill
- Walton Goggins as Earl 'Peanutt' Montgomery
- Zachariah Malachi as Charlie Justice
- Jamie Dick as Freddie Haws
- Andy Gibson as Sonny Curtis
Supporting cast
- Logan Ledger as Georgie Riddle
- Rich Hinman as Gary H. Adams
- Joshua C. Allen as Lou Bradley
- Dan Hall as Buddy Harman
- John Teer as Harold Bradley
- Dennis Crouch as Bob Moore
- Russell Pahl as Pete Drake
- Dave Wilson as Pig Robbins
Guest cast
- Hendrix Yancey as Gwen
- Pat Healy as Don Chapel
- Vivie Marie Myrick as Donna Chapel
- Robert Morgan as Pappy Daily
- Tim Blake Nelson as Roy Acuff
- Nate Leath as Roy Acuff Band #1 (Fiddle)
- Audrey Macalpine as Roy Acuff Band #2 (Bass)
- Perry Hewlett as Roy Acuff Band #3 (Dopro)
- Mark Thornton as Roy Acuff Band #4 (Guitar)
- Cody Campbell as Roy Acuff Band #5 (Accordion)
- David Turner as Promoter
- Amelie Young as Gwen
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 4, 2022 | January 8, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Race Is On Up and coming singer Tammy Wynette gets a big break when she’s asked to open for her idol, country legend George Jones. The two have an immediate romantic connection and undeniable musical chemistry, but their would-be pairing faces a major obstacle: Tammy’s husband Don Chapel. |
December 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
Stand By Your Man Running away together turns out to be more difficult than George and Tammy imagined, with Tammy’s past threatening to derail their hopes for marriage, and with George’s past standing in the way of their future as a recording duo. |
December 11, 2022 |
| 3 |
We're Gonna Hold On The President and First Lady of Country Music are on top of the world: hit after hit, award after award, and a new baby to boot. However, when a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presents itself in Las Vegas, Tammy is forced to question whether George can handle the pressures of superstardom. |
December 18, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 4, 2022 |
| Last aired | January 8, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |