Dickinson (2019)

1 - “Hope” is the thing with feathers

Amid the Civil Wars mounting casualties, the Dickinsons grieve one of their own—and Emily struggles to keep the peace in her family.

1 - Before I got my eye put out

Emilys insular poetic world is rocked when Sue introduces her to Sam Bowles, a newspaper editor with a strong interest in publishing women.

1 - Because I could not stop

Emilys attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.

2 - It feels a shame to be Alive -

Frazar Stearns leaves to meet his fate on the battlefield just as the Dickinson family welcomes a new life.

2 - Fame is a fickle food

Her participation in an Amherst baking contest gives Emily a taste of fame and celebrity, but she questions the benefits

2 - I have never seen Volcanoes

Women are forbidden at Amherst, so Emily and Sue get creative to attend a lecture.

3 - The Soul has Bandaged moments

Determined to heal the nation, Emily and Lavinia host a sewing circle to support the troops with help from Amhersts finest seamstress, Betty.

3 - The only Ghost I ever saw

Torn about whether to allow Sam to publish her work, Emily hosts a séance in search of guidance.

3 - Wild nights

Emily and Austin throw a party, and their mutual love for Sue causes tension.

4 - This is my letter to the World

Emily tries to connect with the pain of war by writing to a Union Army colonel and visiting a war hospital. Henry takes a new job teaching soldiers.

4 - The Daisy follows soft the Sun

After some time without news from Sam, Emily begins to suffer from writers block. To rediscover her inspiration, she ventures into the landscape.

4 - Alone, I cannot be

Emily seeks help from an author when her favorite tree is threatened.

5 - Sang from the Heart, Sire

Emily tries to celebrate her fathers birthday with an old-fashioned family singalong, but it devolves into another battle in the Dickinsons own civil war.

5 - Forbidden Fruit a flavor has

When she learns that Sam plans to publish her poem, Emily embraces being his latest discovery while attending one of Sues salons.

5 - I am afraid to own a Body

Emily confronts tough issues at a meeting of the local Shakespeare Club.

6 - A little Madness in the Spring

The Dickinsons take a fun family outing to an asylum. Henry helps the soldiers with a uniform inspection.

6 - Split the lark

Things dont go as planned when Emily tries to express her gratitude to Sam during a night at the opera.

6 - A brief, but patient illness

Emily takes a “sick day” to write and finds a connection with her fathers law clerk.

7 - The Future never spoke

After a clash with Sue, Emily wishes she could escape from this troubled time altogether. Austin struggles with a mans responsibility in wartime.

7 - Forever - is composed of Nows

Thinking shes blown her shot at publication, Emily spirals into depression. Her mother attempts to help her with a trip to the water cure.

7 - We lose - because we win

On her fathers election day, Emily defiantly attempts to publish another poem.

8 - My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun -

On the day of a soldiers memorial, Emilys efforts to keep her familys hope alive reach a breaking point and she descends into a personal inferno.

8 - I'm Nobody! Who are you?

When her poem is finally published in Sams newspaper, Emily is shocked to discover that she has become invisible to the world.

8 - Theres a certain Slant of light

On Christmas, Emily tries to be the “good little woman.” Zosia Mamet guest stars.

9 - Grief is a Mouse

Emily takes steps to ensure that her family wont repeat their past mistakes. The Amherst gang gathers for a fond farewell.

9 - I Like a Look of Agony

To distract himself from the pain of life, Austin throws a tea party for his old college friends—but the day is disrupted by a major political event.

9 - Faith is a fine invention

During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.

10 - You cannot put a Fire out

While the whole town attends the christening of Janes baby, Emily fights to get her poems back from Sam.

10 - I felt a Funeral, in my Brain

Emilys relationships are challenged as she moves into a new chapter of life. Season finale.

10 - This was a Poet -

Emily asks Betty to help her design a new dress. The Dickinson family is surprised by an unexpected guest. Series finale.