As America’s astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, Life Magazine documented the astronauts’ families, capturing the behind-the-scenes lives of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. As their celebrity rose and tragedy began to touch their lives, they rallied together.
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Cast
JoAnna Garcia Swisher
Betty Grissom
Yvonne Strahovski
Rene Carpenter
Dominique McElligott
Louise Shepard
Odette Annable
Trudy Cooper
Erin Cummings
Marge Slayton
Azure Parsons
Annie Glenn
Zoe Boyle
Jo Schirra
Desmond Harrington
Alan Shepard
Bret Harrison
Gordo Cooper
Wilson Bethel
Scott Carpenter
Kenneth Mitchell
Deke Slayton
Joel Johnstone
Gus Grissom
Seasons & Episodes1 season · 10 episodes
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E1Launch
Jun 18, 201542m★ 5.7
After NASA selects seven men to be the first Americans in space, their wives soon end up becoming American royalty.
E2Protocol
Jun 25, 201542m★ 5.0
Louise and Alan enjoy the mission's success. Betty gets ready for Gus' launch. Annie finds it hard to deal with her stutter.
E3Retroattitude
Jul 2, 201542m★ 4.8
Scott gets ready for his launch and Rene gets the chance to tell her story in a magazine interview.
E4Liftoff
Jul 9, 201542m★ 5.8
Deke and Marge take on new roles whilst things begin to thaw between Gordo and Trudy.
E5Flashpoint
Jul 16, 201542m★ 5.5
Trudy finds out that attempts are being made to quash a burgeoning astronaut training program organized for women.
E6In the Blind
Jul 23, 201542m★ 4.7
John Glenn stands for the Ohio senate. A personal matter leaves Alan Shepherd's career in doubt.
E7Rendezvous
Jul 30, 201542m★ 5.2
With the launch of the Gemini missions and the Apollo program, pressure on the wives grows.
E8Abort
Aug 6, 201542m
Betty is forced to face a grim reality -- and plan for the future -- as she embarks on a battle for justice.
E9The Dark Side
Aug 13, 201542m
Jo redefines her role and priorities as Wally's career at NASA comes to an end; Louise worries about Alan as he considers a risky surgery that will determine his future; Susan is faced with uncertainty.
E10Landing
Aug 20, 201542m
It’s 1969, and Apollo 11’s historic moon landing is cause for worldwide celebration and a high point for the Astro-families. The wives are interviewed for a TV documentary on the space program, Gordo is passed over for the next mission, and Trudy faces some big decisions about her personal and professional future. Betty finds a powerful way to honor Gus’s legacy and advocate for change. In April 1970, the nation watches the fraught voyage of Apollo 13.
About The Astronaut Wives Club
The Astronaut Wives Club is a drama, comedy series on ABC. The show first aired on Jun 18, 2015 and currently has 1 season and 10 episodes. The Astronaut Wives Club has been canceled. It has a rating of 6.6/10 based on 46 votes. The cast includes JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Yvonne Strahovski, Dominique McElligott, Odette Annable, Erin Cummings. Created by Stephanie Savage.
The Astronaut Wives Club FAQ
How many seasons does The Astronaut Wives Club have?
The Astronaut Wives Club has 1 season and 10 episodes.
Is The Astronaut Wives Club renewed or canceled?
The Astronaut Wives Club has been canceled.
Where can I watch The Astronaut Wives Club?
The Astronaut Wives Club is available on ABC. You can stream it on Wonder Project.
