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Turn: Washington's Spies

Episode 1

Based on the book “Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring,” this Revolutionary War series centers on Abe Woodhull, a farmer living in British-occupied Long Island, who bands together with a group of childhood friends to form the Culper Ring. Together, they risk their lives and honor, turning against family and king for a fight they believed in passionately.

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Episode 1

Season 1 Episode 101 | 64m 40s | CC

At the dawn of the Revolutionary War, struggling Long Island farmer Abraham Woodhull is recruited by the Colonial Army to spy on the British.

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Mary realizes Abe is a rebel spy. Ben and Caleb lead a raid to save the Patriot families.

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Abe must find who murdered a Royal Officer before Anna is framed. Ben and Caleb interrogate Simcoe.

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Ben is betrayed by his own militia, Abe travels to New York to spy, and Mary confronts Anna.

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