American Classic (2026)

Name: American Classic
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Kevin Kline, Jon Tenney, Laura Linney, Len Cariou, Jane Alexander

Comedy

Exiled Broadway star Richard Bean returns to his family's small-town theater, igniting hope and chaos in his wake. As old loves resurface and buried secrets emerge Richard and the town are transformed by the power of making art.

IMDb rating: 6.8 (783 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +1.0 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

7.75 avg 8 episodes 7.3 → 8.7 34 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Pilot	7.3	95
2	Swan Song	7.7	85
3	Juniper Berries	7.7	65
4	Big Spender	7.8	55
5	Schicklgruber	7.5	48
6	Real Rain	7.4	44
7	Camelot	7.9	49
8	Our Town	8.7	56