The Good Lord Bird

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  • Paramount+ with Showtime
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  • Drama History Mini-series War Western

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Meet the Lord
Episode overview
Henry Shackleford, a young slave living in the Kansas territory in 1856, has a run-in with abolitionist John Brown, who mistakes him for a girl and promptly “frees” him. Believing Henry .. show full overview
1x2
A Wicked Plot
Episode overview
Separated from Brown’s army, Onion and fellow slave Bob leave the fight in Kansas only to cross paths with pro-slavery “red shirts” who escort them to the slave-trading town of .. show full overview
1x3
Mister Fred
Episode overview
Following the battle in Pikesville, John Brown, now one of the most wanted men in America, travels north with Onion to raise funds for the abolitionist cause. They take refuge at the .. show full overview
1x4
Smells Like Bear
Episode overview
John and Onion continue their fundraising mission, this time heading to Canada on foot. After seeing true freedom for the first time and frustrated with Brown’s increasingly irrational .. show full overview
1x5
Hiving the Bees
Episode overview
Onion and new recruit John Cook head to Harper’s Ferry to prepare for the arrival of John Brown and his army. However, Onion quickly struggles to perform his mission of recruiting more .. show full overview
1x6
Jesus is Walkin'
Episode overview
The plan to take control of the nation’s largest armory at Harper’s Ferry is finally put into action. However, a crucial mistake by Onion threatens the success of the entire operation. .. show full overview
1x7
Last Words
Episode overview
John Brown and his remaining army take a last stand as more federal troops descend upon Harper’s Ferry. With John Brown captured and held for public execution, Onion, truly on his own, risks his life to say his goodbyes to Brown.

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