Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 3
Ambitious, post-Civil War costume drama spanning 36 years which intertwines several stories of lust, power, greed and murder in dealing with two former army field doctors and their passion for their work and women in their lives.
Dr. Martin Eaton returns home from war to discover his sweetheart, Marjorie, betrothed to another, wealthier man. Martin reluctantly marries the shy Flora instead and focuses on his medical practice, engaging in the occasional extramarital tryst. Meanwhile, Marjorie raises two boys, Jon and Harold, who have starkly different personalities.
Air Date : 1977-05-09
Jon weds Mavis, but their marriage quickly plunges into dysfunction as Mavis becomes more petulant and Jon more distant. As Jon throws himself into work, both he and Mavis engage in affairs. But the price for their secrets will result in dangerous consequences neither could have imagined.
Air Date : 1977-05-16
Jon's arrogance and conviction put him increasingly at odds with his colleagues, neighbors, and family. Grasping to stay afloat amid constant conflict, he must confront treacherous, false accusations and catastrophic family revelations.
Air Date : 1977-05-23

(Jonathan 'Jon' Ferrier)

(Hilda Eaton)

(Dr. Jim Spaulding)

(Howard Best)

(Dr. Louis Hedler/Narrator)

(Jane Robson)

(Jonas Witherby)

(Father Maguire)

(Kenton Campion)

(Martin Eaton)

(Jeremiah Hadley)

(Amelia Foster)

(Mavis Eaton)

(Flora Bumpstead Eaton)

(Peter Heger)

(David Paxton)

(Harold Ferrier)

(Father Frank McNulty)

(Myrtle Heger)

(Adrian Ferrier)