Episode 1
First Son of Texas
45m6.4 / 10
"First Son of Texas" Eli McCullough must survive a frontier Comanche attack in 1849 and lead his family's empire through difficult times in 1915.
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Guest stars Elizabeth Tabish, Tristan Riggs
TV series
The Son
2017TV-142 seasons6.7 / 10
The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of Comanches in 1849. The other, 60 years later, when we see a grown Eli struggle to maintain his family’s cattle empire during the turbulent Bandit Wars of South Texas. Based on Philipp Meyer’s acclaimed novel.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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The multigenerational epic follows two concurrent time periods: One, the story of young Eli McCullough after he is kidnapped and indoctrinated into a tribe of Comanches in 1849. The other, 60 years later, when we see a grown Eli struggle to maintain his family’s cattle empire during the turbulent Bandit Wars of South Texas. Based on Philipp Meyer’s acclaimed novel.
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Episode 2
The Plum Tree
45m8.1 / 10
Young Eli must learn how to live among the Comanches in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Pete clash over how to respond to an unexpected attack on their home.
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Episode 3
Second Empire
45m8.1 / 10
Young Eli trains as a warrior, but makes enemies in 1849. In 1915, Eli and Phineas struggle to help the family in Austin while Pete faces his demons.
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Guest stars Wendy Crewson
Episode 4
Death Song
45m8.0 / 10
Young Eli faces a test of survival; the McCulloughs enact a dangerous plan to take the fight to their enemy.
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Guest stars Ryan Lee
Episode 5
No Prisoners
45m8.3 / 10
An enemy forces Young Eli to question his loyalties in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs' past comes back to haunt them with deadly results.
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Episode 6
The Buffalo Hunter
45m8.2 / 10
Young Eli makes a choice with dangerous consequences in 1849. In 1915, the McCulloughs deal with a tragedy while Jeannie seeks to save the family.
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Directed by Jeremy WebbGuest stars Dennis Allyn, Kathryn Prescott
Episode 7
Marriage Bond
45m7.3 / 10
Young Eli must navigate tribal politics; a crisis forces Pete and Sally into a decision that will change the family.
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Directed by Jeremy WebbGuest stars Kathryn Prescott
Episode 8
Honey Hunt
45m5.5 / 10
Prairie Flower is torn between love and duty in 1849. In 1915, Pete grows closer to Maria while Eli brings Phineas in on a dangerous secret.
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Guest stars Kathryn Prescott
Episode 9
The Prophecy
45m7.7 / 10
Young Eli is forced to trust a strange ally to survive in 1849. In 1915, Eli's past guides him to a choice that puts him at odds with Phineas.
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Directed by Tom Vaughan
Episode 10
Scalps
45m9.0 / 10finale
The tribe faces an unexpected return in 1849. In 1915, Eli's plan for the future forces Pete into a life-or-death decision about his loyalties.
Episode credits
Directed by Tom VaughanGuest stars Ryan Lee, Kathryn Prescott
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
More about The Son
Cast
Pierce BrosnanEli McCullough
Henry GarrettPete McCullough
Jacob LoflandYoung Eli McCullough
Zahn McClarnonToshaway
Elizabeth FrancesPrairie Flower
Carlos BardemPedro García
Paola NuñezMaria García
James ParksNiles GilbertCredits
- Created by
- Brian McGreevy, Lee Shipman, Philipp Meyer
- Written by
- Wes Brown, Kevin Murphy, Philipp Meyer
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 20
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
AMCUnited States- Mad Hatter EntertainmentUnited States
AMC StudiosUnited States
Themes
comanchenative americanoil tycoontexas
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