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North and South

"…And now it begins"

7.4
3 seasons
15 episodes
Ended
Drama
War & Politics

Plot Summary

The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.

First Aired:November 3, 1985
Last Aired:March 2, 1994
Episode Runtime:3h 43m
Networks:
ABC
Created By:
Richard T. Heffron

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (4)

Book I
7.0

Book I

6 episodes

Aired: 1985

Two friends, one northern and one southern, struggle to maintain their friendship as events build towards the American Civil War.

Book II
7.5

Book II

6 episodes

Aired: 1986

The story of two friends and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.

Book III
9.0

Book III

3 episodes

Aired: 1994

The Civil War has just ended, but things in the country aren't much better, especially in the south.

Production

David L. Wolper Productions

Warner Bros. Television

ABC Television