The Gray House
The untold true story of four brave women who served as key espionage agents and turned the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the North, risking life and liberty to help win the war and preserve democracy. A Richmond Socialite and her daughter, a formerly enslaved African-American, and a courtesan build the first successful female spy ring.
Cast: Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis
Miniseries
8 episodes
1. Nothin' Like the Fourth of JulyIt seems all of Richmond Virginia is celebrating Independence Day 1860 until a slave wagon appears; among its sickly occupants is Mary Jane Richards, who is being questioned by Slave Patrol Officer Pike.19CC1 h 18 minFeb 26, 2026
2. Never Secede!As Mary Jane recovers, the Van Lew family prepares to transport runaway Robert Ford across the border to the safety of the North...nearly getting caught by Laurette when smuggling him out. For Elizabeth, this is their last Underground Railroad duty.19CC1 h 12 minFeb 26, 2026
3. First BloodGrieving Tadpole, the Van Lew's ensure his death is not in vain. After his funeral, Mary Jane confides to Elizabeth and Eliza an idea for retribution against the Confederacy.19CC1 h 6 minFeb 26, 2026
4. Spy RingMary Jane arrives at the Gray House and is warned about Lavinia. Union officers Captain Lounsbury and Major Revere, captured at Bull Run, get mustered into the P.O.W. lockup by Confederate General Winder as Erasmus Ross looks on.19CC49minFeb 26, 2026
5. Treason Ends on the GallowsIn 1862, the Van Lews, upset over the Balls Bluff defeat, fret over how to get General McClellan to take them seriously. At the Confederate fundraiser, Mary Jane informs Eliza and Elizabeth of more messages sewn into her donated clothes.19CC54minFeb 26, 2026
6. Alien EnemiesStokely and Lumpkin round up enemies, holding some hostage and beating and killing others. Clara is about to be beaten for a confession by Stokely when the Van Lews and President Davis arrive. Stokely is stopped and the hostages are released.19CC58minFeb 26, 2026
7. BabcockMary Jane searches Davis' office to differentiate real intel from planted misinformation. Nearly caught, Mary Jane hurries to write notes for Jericho to deliver to their cohort.19CC56minFeb 26, 2026
8. The FirestormNumb from trauma, Elizabeth returns from the conflict and is stopped by Stokely for questioning. She finds an ally in Hampton.19CC1 h 4 minFeb 26, 2026
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The Gray House
The untold true story of four brave women who served as key espionage agents and turned the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the North, risking life and liberty to help win the war and preserve democracy. A Richmond Socialite and her daughter, a formerly enslaved African-American, and a courtesan build the first successful female spy ring.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Roland Joffé, Darrell Fetty, Leslie Greif, John Sayles
