Swingtown Season 1 Episode Guide

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Episode 1 -  Pilot Original Air Date – 06/05/2008          

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"The Pilot" – As America celebrates the bicentennial, Susan and Bruce Miller move their family to an affluent Chicago suburb, where they are welcomed not only to the chic neighborhood, but the social and sexual revolution of the '70s, in SWINGTOWN – a new drama premiering Thursday, June 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  One of the series' executive producers, Alan Poul, directed the episode from a script by executive producer and creator Mike Kelley.

SERIES REGULARS:

Molly Parker………………………….. Susan Miller           

Jack Davenport…………………… Bruce Miller

Grant Show……………………………. Tom Decker

Lana Parrilla………………………….. Trina Decker

Josh Hopkins………………….. Roger Thompson 

Miriam Shor………………….. Janet Thompson

Shanna Collins……………………… Laurie Miller

Aaron Christian Howles……………. B.J. Miller

Britt Robertson ……………… Samantha Saxton 

RECURRING CAST:             

Kate Norby……………………………. .Gail Saxton

Michael Rady……………………… Doug Stephens

Nicholas J. Benson…………….. .Rick Thompson

Kyle Searles…………………………. Logan Rhode                                                                    

GUEST STARS:

Nicole Swahn………………………………… Tammy

Damon Carney………………………….. Bud Green

Morgan Farris………………………… Betsy Burdis

Angie Bolling……………………………. Stewardess

Steve Shearer………………………………… Realtor

Jason Singer…………………………………. Butcher

 

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Episode 2 -  Love Will Find A Way Original Air Date – 06/12/2008         

"Love Will Find A Way" – After a monumental day for Bruce on the trading floor, Susan, in company with the Deckers, makes a surprise appearance at the post-work celebration at the Chicago Playboy Club. Meanwhile, after entertaining her new neighbors, Janet discovers the importance of her friendship with Susan, on SWINGTOWN, Thursday, June 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GUEST STARS:

Michael Patrick McGill………………… Bill Baker

Robert Curtis Brown………….. Airline Executive

John Getz………………………………. Steve Gilboy

Robert Bagnell………………………. Paul Hincamp

Mandy Levin…………………….. Martha Hincamp

Muna Otaru…………………………………. Vladimir

Kelsey Crane………………………………. Estragon

Andrea Carina Pearson…………………….. Anane

Mary Strong……………………………….. Reporter

 

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Episode 3 -  Double Exposure Original Air Date – 06/19/2008         

"Double Exposure" -  Eager to repair their damaged friendship, Susan asks Janet for help planning a house-warming party, but Trina shakes up the event with a padded guest list and a twist on fondue dipping, on SWINGTOWN, Thursday, June 19 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GUEST STARS

Daniel Graves…………………………………. Pastor

Alexandra Leighton…………………. Cherie Hyatt

James J. Thomas……………………….. John Hyatt

Justen Balay………………………… Red Head Kid

DIRECTED BY: Josh Marston 

WRITTEN BY: David Graziano

 

Episode 4 -  Cabin Fever Original Air Date – 06/26/2008         

"Cabin Fever" – When the Thompsons back out on the annual trip to the Millers' two-bedroom cabin, Susan invites the Deckers. Just when the weekend is getting cozy, the foursome is surprised with a last-minute appearance by Janet and Roger, on SWINGTOWN, Thursday, June 26 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GUEST STARS:

Rachel Winfree…………………. Fisherman's Wife

DIRECTED BY: Jamie Babbitt 

WRITTEN BY: Joy Gregory

 

Episode 5 -  Go Your Own Way Original Air Date – 07/03/2008          

"Go Your Own Way" – Defying Bruce, Susan attends a free speech fundraiser at the Decker's home to benefit the legal defense of the star of a controversial film, on SWINGTOWN, Thursday, July 3 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GUEST STARS:

Tony Daly…………………………………………. Rex

Rick D. Wasserman………………… Harry Reems

DIRECTED BY: Bob Balaban 

WRITTEN BY: Jessica Mecklenburg

 

Episode 6 -  Friends With Benefits Original Air Date – 07/10/2008         

"Friends with Benefits" – Tom is jealous when Trina and her high school sweetheart relive fond memories. Meanwhile, Susan attends the Ladies Auxiliary luncheon to help boost Bruce's career, but Janet makes the lasting impression on the elite organization, on SWINGTOWN, Thursday, July 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

GUEST STARS:

Ryan McPartlin…………………………………. Luke

Rachelle Lefevre……………………………. Melinda

Heidi Marnhout……………………………….. Bobbi

Judith Hoag……………………………………….. Rita

Jim O'Heir………………………………… Mr. Stone 

DIRECTED BY: Lesli Glatter 

WRITTEN BY: Vanessa Reisen