The best episodes of Alias Grace

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  1. 01

    S01E04 · October 16, 2017 · 46m

    Part 47.1

    In 1859 Simon becomes intimate with Mrs. Humphrey, while in 1843 Jamie confesses his love for Grace.

  2. 02

    S01E02 · October 2, 2017 · 46m

    Part 27.0

    In 1859, Simon dissects the events of the murders, while in 1842 Grace befriends Mary Whitney, whose death from a back-alley abortion traumatizes Grace to the point of hysteria.

  3. 03

    S01E01 · September 25, 2017 · 46m

    Part 16.8

    Convicted murderess Grace Marks is interviewed by Dr. Simon Jordan. He becomes conflicted by Grace's enchanting, persuasive nature and her claims of having no memory of the events surrounding the murder.

  4. 04

    S01E03 · October 9, 2017 · 46m

    Part 36.8

    In 1859 Simon attempts to extract Grace’s repressed memories of the murders. In 1842 Grace begins work as a servant at the Kinnear farmhouse.

  5. 05

    S01E05 · October 23, 2017 · 46m

    Part 56.8

    In 1859 Grace is convinced to try neuro-hypnosis to recover memories.

  6. 06

    S01E06 · October 30, 2017 · 46m

    Part 66.2

    In 1859, Simon joins the Union Army, while in 1872 Grace gets unexpected news and makes a decision about her future.

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