The Astronaut Wives Club The Dark Side (Season 1, Episode 9)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 42 min | Drama

The Astronaut Wives Club

The Dark Side (Season 1, Episode 9)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 42 min | Drama

Jo redefines her role and priorities as Wally's career at NASA comes to an end; Louise worries about Alan as he considers a risky surgery that will determine his future; Susan is faced with uncertainty.

Director

Jon Amiel

Writers

Stephanie Savage (developed by) | Casallina Cathy Kisakye (written by) | Katie Schwartz (written by) | Derek Simonds (story editor) | Lily Koppel (based upon the book by)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Patrick Rush (as Patrick J. Rush)

Production Designer

Mark White

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 13, 2015

Release date

Aug 13, 2015 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 nomination

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Cast	Add Cast
54 cast members

Name	Known for
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