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I'll Fly Away

Southern lawyer Forrest Bedford, active in the late 1950s, enjoys a comfortable lifestyle but begins to get deeply involved with civil rights cases as societal changes intensify. Meanwhile, his caregiver, Lilly Harper, continues her role in their community.

Forrest Bedford was a Southern lawyer living in the late 1950s, mostly content with his privileged life. However, the era's social changes were rapidly approaching, driving him to become more involved in civil rights cases. Simultaneously, Lilly Harper, who cared for Forrest's children, embarked on her own journey of political and personal awareness.

Episodes:

Episode 1 I'll Fly Away

1. I'll Fly Away

Aired: Oct 7, 1991

Lawyer Forrest Bedford struggles to raise a family amid the civil-rights stri...

Episode 2 The Hat

2. The Hat

Aired: Oct 8, 1991

John Morgan's lost cowboy hat is found by Adlaine, while Forrest deals with v...

Episode 3 Rules of the Game

3. Rules of the Game

Aired: Oct 15, 1991

With Forrest away on a weekend hunting trip, womanhood takes aim at Francie, ...

Episode 4 Amazing Grace

4. Amazing Grace

Aired: Oct 22, 1991

Forrest joins the race for attorney general while Lilly considers going to a ...

Episode 5 All God's Children

5. All God's Children

Aired: Oct 28, 1991

John Morgan is disappointed at not being invited to Lilly's birthday party, w...

Episode 7 Parallel Lives

7. Parallel Lives

Aired: Nov 18, 1991

Slocum wrestles with his conscience as Zollicofer applies pressure over the b...

Episode 8 Coming Home

8. Coming Home

Aired: Nov 25, 1991

The Bedfords are propelled into conflict at Thanksgiving when Gwen visits and...

Episode 9 Some Desperate Glory

9. Some Desperate Glory

Aired: Dec 9, 1991

Nathan and Slocum compete in a game of chicken, while Francie turns to Lilly ...

Episode 10 Desire

10. Desire

Aired: Dec 16, 1991

As Lilly plans to divorce her husband, Nathan comes into conflict with a carn...

Episode 12 On the Road

12. On the Road

Aired: Feb 27, 1992

Forrest lobbies for Francie's affections on his campaign trail, while Lilly t...

Episode 13 Master Magician

13. Master Magician

Aired: Mar 5, 1992

John Morgan plans a post-victory magic show for Forrest, while Lilly consider...

Episode 14 Hard Lessons

14. Hard Lessons

Aired: Mar 12, 1992

The townspeople decide to teach Forrest a lesson, while Nathan wants to know ...

Episode 15 Cool Winter Blues

15. Cool Winter Blues

Aired: Mar 19, 1992

Lilly decides to change her pastor to one who believe in integration of black...

Episode 16 The Way Things Are

16. The Way Things Are

Aired: Mar 26, 1992

Forrest is shocked when Reverend Henry's latest protest to boycott all the wh...

Episode 17 Slow Coming Dark

17. Slow Coming Dark

Aired: Apr 2, 1992

Nathan and Diane's blossoming relationship comes under the scrutiny of Diane'...

Episode 18 Toy Soldiers

18. Toy Soldiers

Aired: Apr 10, 1992

Reverend Henry invites Forrest to meet the black people who are demanding equ...

Episode 20 Not Buried

20. Not Buried

Aired: May 1, 1992

Christina and Forrest defend Harold Noone in his murder trial and John Morgan...

Episode 21 A Dangerous Comfort

21. A Dangerous Comfort

Aired: May 15, 1992

Tucker Henderson's alcoholic addiction which causes his to crash his car brin...

Info about I'll Fly Away

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama