Series synopsis
Salem Witch Trials is a Canadian drama television series that premiered on CBS on March 2, 2003. It ended on March 4, 2003. It stars Kirstie Alley, Henry Czerny, Gloria Reuben and Jay O. Sanders.
Salem, Massachusetts. A small town—with no clear governing body—became embroiled in a scandal that forever stands as one of the darkest chapters in American history. For those accused of witchcraft by their neighbors and friends, there was little chance of clearing their names; the mass paranoia that ravaged through the community took the lives of 19 innocent men and women.
Premise
Salem, Massachusetts. A small town—with no clear governing body—became embroiled in a scandal that forever stands as one of the darkest chapters in American history. For those accused of witchcraft by their neighbors and friends, there was little chance of clearing their names; the mass paranoia that ravaged through the community took the lives of 19 innocent men and women.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kirstie Alley as Ann Putnam
- Henry Czerny as Samuel Parris
- Gloria Reuben as Tituba Indian
- Jay O. Sanders as Thomas Putnam
- Kristin Booth as Lizzy Porter
- Katie Boland as Annie Putnam
- Alan Bates as Sir William Phips
- Rebecca De Mornay as Elizabeth Parris
Supporting cast
- Peter Ustinov as William Stroughton
- Shirley MacLaine as Rebecca Nurse
- Shannon Lawson as Bridget Bishop
- Colin Fox as Israel Porter
- David Hemblen as John Proctor
- Susan Coyne as Sarah Good
- Nadia Litz as May Walcott
- Dixie Seatle as Sarah Osborn
- Zachary Bennett as Joseph Putnam
- Bradley Reid as Nathaniel Putnam
- Tannis Burnett as Hannah Morse
- Sophie Bennett as Abigail Williams
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | March 2, 2003 | March 4, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 2, 2003 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 4, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 2, 2003 |
| Last aired | March 4, 2003 |
| Status | Ended |