Shōgun Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Monday, September 15, 1980
Ended: Friday, September 19, 1980
When does Shōgun Season 1 come out?
Shōgun Season 1 premiered Monday, September 15, 1980 on NBC and ended Friday, September 19, 1980. The season has 5 episodes.
John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, whose vessel wrecked upon the Japanese coast in the early 17th century is forced to deal with the two most powerful men in Japan in these days. He is thrown in the midst of a war between Toranaga and Ishido, who struggle for the title of Shogun which will give ultimate power to the one who possesses it.
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Shōgun Season 1 release schedule
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1. Part 1 Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death. |
Monday · 46 years ago |
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2. Part 2 After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan. |
Tuesday · 46 years ago |
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3. Part 3 Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro. |
Wednesday · 46 years ago |
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4. Part 4 Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents. |
Thursday · 46 years ago |
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5. Part 5 Finale Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship. |
Friday · 46 years ago |
Shōgun Season 1 FAQ
When does Shōgun Season 1 come out?
Shōgun Season 1 premiered Monday, September 15, 1980 on NBC.
How many episodes are in Shōgun Season 1?
Shōgun Season 1 has 5 episodes.
Are new episodes of Shōgun Season 1 released weekly?
New episodes are released daily.
When is the Shōgun Season 1 finale?
The Shōgun Season 1 finale (Episode 5) aired Friday, September 19, 1980.
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