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An ex-con becomes the traveling partner of a conman who turns out to be one of the older gods trying to recruit troops to battle the upstart deities. Based on Neil Gaiman's fantasy novel.
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An ex-con becomes the traveling partner of a conman who turns out to be one of the older gods trying to recruit troops to battle the upstart deities. Based on Neil Gaiman's fantasy novel.
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Ricky WhittleShadow Moon
Ian McShaneMr. Wednesday / God Odin
Emily BrowningLaura Moon
Pablo SchreiberMad Sweeney
Yetide BadakiBilquis
Crispin GloverMr. World
Bruce LangleyTechnical Boy
Omid AbtahiSalim
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Episode 1
After months apart, Wednesday reappears in Shadow's life, resolved to drag him back into his war effort. A meeting with the god Wisakedjak leaves Shadow with a prophecy about his destiny.
Directed by Jon AmielWritten by David Paul FrancisGuest stars Marilyn Manson, Graham Greene, Hani Furstenberg, Luc Trottier, Neil Girvan, Dave Lapsley, Joan Gregson, Cameron Alexander Green
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Episode 2
Shadow explores his oddly welcoming new town before heading to Chicago for a gathering of the Old Gods on Koliada. Wednesday reconnects with his oldest friend.
Directed by Julian HolmesWritten by Moses VerneauGuest stars Denis O'Hare, Gil Bellows, Graham Greene, Erika Kaar, Martha Kelly, Yan Lecomte, Bas Reitsma, Kalem Powless
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Episode 3
As the search for the missing girl continues, Shadow dreams of Bilquis. Wednesday discovers the whereabouts of his old love, the Greek goddess Demeter, and resolves to free her from the grip of an unscrupulous antagonist.
Directed by Thomas CarterWritten by Anne KenneyGuest stars Blythe Danner, Karen Glave, Sochi Fried, Sarah McVie, Gil Bellows, Andrew Gillies, Nabeel El Khafif, Sebastian Spence
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Episode 4
Shadow and Technical Boy team up to search for Bilquis, who finds herself captive and in the midst of a crisis of identity. Wednesday visits the local chapter of notorious biker gang Lords of Valhalla.
Directed by Eva SørhaugGuest stars Crispin Glover, Marilyn Manson, Dominique Jackson, Gil Bellows, Ian Matthews, Andrew Gillies, Sean Bell, Martin Roach
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Episode 5
Shadow explores notions of purpose, destiny and identity with a newly enlightened Bilquis. Elsewhere, Technical Boy struggles with an identity crisis of his own. Wednesday asks Shadow to assist in a new con.
Directed by Nick CopusWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Jeremy Crutchley, Spencer MacPherson, Nabeel El Khafif, Sebastian Spence, Robert Cormier, Danijel Mandic, Dan Darin Zanco, Eric Woolfe
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Episode 6
Despite his past following him to Lakeside, Shadow makes himself at home and builds relationships within the town. Laura and Salim continue to hunt for Wednesday, who attempts one final gambit to win over Demeter.
Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Aric AvelinoGuest stars Omid Abtahi, Ashley Reyes, Spencer MacPherson, Tom York, Devery Jacobs, Blythe Danner, Aaron Poole, Gwynne Phillips
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Episode 7
In Lakeside, Shadow grows closer with Marguerite and uncovers the surprising truth behind a local crime spree. Wednesday makes his own shocking discovery. Laura and Salim negotiate with the enemy of their enemy.
Directed by Rachel GoldbergGuest stars Omid Abtahi, Ashley Reyes, Demore Barnes, Herizen F. Guardiola, Mercedes Morris, Denis O'Hare, Danny Trejo, Sharon Hope
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Episode 8
Laura and Salim's quest forces them outside of their comfort zones as they learn to let go of their pasts. Shadow is surprised by a new side of Wednesday, while Technical Boy attempts to escape the prison of his own mind.
Directed by Rachel GoldbergGuest stars Omid Abtahi, Ashley Reyes, Demore Barnes, Herizen F. Guardiola, Mercedes Morris, Denis O'Hare, Danny Trejo, Sharon Hope
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Episode 9
Shadow has to decide the price he's willing to pay for his idyllic Lakeside life. As Laura and her new ally close in on her target, Wednesday has to persuade Czernobog that it's time to make peace with their enemies.
Directed by Metin HüseyinGuest stars Iwan Rheon, Peter Stormare, Julia Sweeney, Eric Johnson, Bea Santos, Bridget Ogundipe, Lela Loren, Karen Glave
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Episode 10
Teetering on the edge of war and peace, the gods gather to mourn a loss. Bilquis' divine journey brings her to an unexpected revelation, while Shadow finally embraces destiny.
Directed by Russell Lee FineWritten by Laura PuseyGuest stars Herizen F. Guardiola, David Reale, Sharon Hope, Peter Stormare, Bridget Ogundipe, Karen Glave, Wale, Olga Korsak
Where to watch American GodsEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
