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American Gods follows Shadow Moon, a man serving three years in prison who is given an early release. Shadow Moon is hired as Mr. Wednesday's bodyguard and finds himself in a hidden world where a battle is brewing between the Old Gods and the New Gods.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Come to JesusWednesday travels to Kentucky to recruit an Old God in his battle against the New Gods. However, the Goddess Easter is reluctant to help. Meanwhile, Technology Boy calls in his favor with Bilquis, and Laura learns who had her killed. - 02
The Lake EffectShadow has to decide the price he's willing to pay for his idyllic Lakeside life. As Laura and her new ally close in on her target, Wednesday has to persuade Czernobog that it's time to make peace with their enemies. - 03
A Prayer for Mad SweeneyIbis chronicles the journey of Mad Sweeney from Ireland to America. Meanwhile, Laura learns Sweeney's true destination.
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Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
The Bone OrchardApril 30, 2017When Shadow Moon is released from prison early after the death of his wife, he meets Mr. Wednesday and is recruited as his bodyguard. Shadow - S01E02
The Secret of SpoonsMay 7, 2017After packing away his things, Shadow begins his cross-country trek with Wednesday and has an encounter with Lucy from I Love Lucy... on a T - S01E03
Head Full of SnowMay 14, 2017In two viginettes, Anubus visits one of his followers. And a Middle Eastern salesman meets a fellow countryman in a New York taxicab. Meanwh - S01E04
Git GoneMay 21, 2017In flashback, the life of Laura is revealed as she deals blackjack, meets Shadow, gets married, plots a heist, has an affair, dies, and come - S01E05
Lemon Scented YouMay 28, 2017Mr. World makes his entrance and the New Gods make Wednesday an offer he can refuse… but probably shouldn't. Meanwhile, Shadow and Laura dis - S01E06
A Murder of GodsJune 4, 2017Wednesday and Shadow travel to Vulcan, Kentucky, so that Wednesday can convince an old friend to forge a special blade for him. Meanwhile, L - S01E07
A Prayer for Mad SweeneyJune 11, 2017Ibis chronicles the journey of Mad Sweeney from Ireland to America. Meanwhile, Laura learns Sweeney's true destination. - S01E08
Season's bestCome to JesusJune 18, 2017Wednesday travels to Kentucky to recruit an Old God in his battle against the New Gods. However, the Goddess Easter is reluctant to help. Me
Season02
- S02E01
Season's bestHouse on the RockMarch 10, 2019Wednesday gathers the Old Gods in his memory to discuss the New Gods usurping their power, and invites Shadow along for the ride. Sweeney st - S02E02
The Beguiling ManMarch 17, 2019After Zorya's death, Czernobog calls for vengeance. Wednesday and Nancy go on a road trip, Mama-Ji looks for someone to cover her shift, and - S02E03
MuninnMarch 24, 2019Shadow makes a new friend as he hitches a ride to Cairo, Wednesday and Laura pay Argus a visit at the same time that Technical Boy and the N - S02E04
The Greatest Story Ever ToldMarch 31, 2019Wednesday takes Shadow to St. Louis to meet with a potential ally in the coming war. Nancy, Ibis, and Bilquis hold a meeting in Cairo, and W - S02E05
The Ways of the DeadApril 7, 2019While Shadow tours Cairo and gets a lesson on its history, Laura and Sweeney meet with Baron Samedi and Maman Brigitte and make a deal to br - S02E06
Donar the GreatApril 14, 2019Wednesday pulls off a con to get an artifact that the dwarves need to forge the runes onto Gungnir. When Shadow questions Wednesday about hi - S02E07
Treasure of the SunApril 21, 2019Sweeney starts to remember what his life really was before he became a god. Wednesday restores Gungnir and entrusts it to Shadow, and Laura - S02E08
Moon ShadowApril 28, 2019After Sweeney's death, Wednesday leaves the funeral home and New Media puts out the words that Shadow and Wednesday are wanted for terrorism
Season03
- S03E01
A Winter's TaleJanuary 10, 2021After months apart, Wednesday reappears in Shadow's life, resolved to drag him back into his war effort. A meeting with the god Wisakedjak l - S03E02
Serious MoonlightJanuary 17, 2021Shadow's attempt to break away from Mr. Wednesday and the brewing war is thwarted by the secrets of the Gods — both Old and New. - S03E03
Ashes and DemonsJanuary 24, 2021As the search for the missing girl continues, Shadow dreams of Bilquis. Wednesday discovers the whereabouts of his old love, the Greek godde - S03E04
The UnseenJanuary 31, 2021Shadow and Technical Boy team up to search for Bilquis, who finds herself captive and in the midst of a crisis of identity. Wednesday visits - S03E05
Sister RisingFebruary 14, 2021Shadow explores notions of purpose, destiny and identity with a newly enlightened Bilquis. Elsewhere, Technical Boy struggles with an identi - S03E06
Conscience of the KingFebruary 21, 2021Despite his past following him to Lakeside, Shadow makes himself at home and builds relationships within the town. Laura and Salim continue - S03E07
Fire and IceFebruary 28, 2021In Lakeside, Shadow grows closer with Marguerite and uncovers the surprising truth behind a local crime spree. Wednesday makes his own shock - S03E08
The Rapture of BurningMarch 7, 2021Laura and Salim's quest forces them outside of their comfort zones as they learn to let go of their pasts. Shadow is surprised by a new side - S03E09
Season's bestThe Lake EffectMarch 14, 2021Shadow has to decide the price he's willing to pay for his idyllic Lakeside life. As Laura and her new ally close in on her target, Wednesda - S03E10
Tears of the Wrath-Bearing TreeMarch 21, 2021Teetering on the edge of war and peace, the gods gather to mourn a loss. Bilquis' divine journey brings her to an unexpected revelation, whi
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