Fortunate Son
TV-PG2020•1h 0m•5.0/10
Drama
Ratings
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5.0/10(3)
Spy drama set in the social and political chaos of 1968, inspired by a true story. Pursued into Canada by the FBI, the matriarch of an American activist family helps smuggle Vietnam war deserters and draft dodgers across the border. What she doesn't know is that one of the deserters is an agent of the CIA sent to spy on her.
Production
SEVEN24 Films, Lark Productions, CBC, NBCUniversal International Studios
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 8, 2020
Last Aired
February 26, 2020
Networks
CBC Television
Created By
Andrew Wreggitt
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Fortunate Son
Air date: 2020-01-08
The lives of the Howard family are changed forever when Ruby helps a drug-addicted Vietnam war deserter escape to Canada. Travis Hunter has a troubled past and his presence reignites tensions.
E2
Chimes of Freedom
Air date: 2020-01-15
The committee works to free the jailed peace protesters as Ralph and his new girlfriend, Destiny, take matters into their own hands.
E3
All Along the Watch Tower
Air date: 2020-01-22
Travis helps a newly arrived deserter while Ruby tries to comfort a distraught Ralph.
E4
Eve of Destruction
Air date: 2020-01-29
Ruby throws herself into the California primary campaign for Robert Kennedy; Travis is invited back to the Howard house.
E5
For What Its Worth
Air date: 2020-02-05
A brokenhearted Ruby makes a phone call she will regret; Travis is forced to choose which side he's on.
E6
White Rabbit
Air date: 2020-02-12
E7
Ruby Tuesday
Air date: 2020-02-19
E8
Suspicious Minds
Air date: 2020-02-26
Cast
Kari Matchett
Ruby Howard
Darren Mann
Travis Hunter
Stephen Moyer
Vern Lang
Dylan Taylor
Chief Kelly
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