Fortunate Son
Fortunate Son is about espionage, political activism and love, loyalty and healing.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- NBCUniversal
- Drama, Suspense
Fortunate Son is about espionage, political activism and love, loyalty and healing.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Fortunate Son
Ruby Howard, peace protester and mother goes to Blaine WA to pick up a would be draft dodger Travis, who causes some problems while crossing the border into Canada. At a peace rally Ruby's son Ralph (also a protester) sets an effigy on fire resulting in some police intervention and then the arrest of Ruby and others.
Episode 2
Chimes of Freedom
The committee works to free the jailed peace protesters as Ralph and his new girlfriend, Destiny, take matters into their own hands.
Episode 3
All Along the Watch Tower
Ruby struggles to connect with her children who both seem unreachable to her. Travis helps a new deserter to cross the border but discovers he knows something of Travis' troubled past.
Episode 4
Eve of Destruction
Ruby throws herself into the California primary campaign for Robert Kennedy; Travis is invited back to the Howard house.
Episode 5
For What Its Worth
A brokenhearted Ruby makes a phone call she will regret; Travis is forced to choose which side he's on.
Episode 6
White Rabbit
Travis' sudden and violent arrest leads to an unexpected reunion. Ruby begins to suspect the F.B.I. may have followed her to Canada. Ralph lies to his parents and leaves town.
Episode 7
Ruby Tuesday
Travis reappears at the Howard house; someone from Ruby's past arrives and puts the Howard family at risk.
Episode 8
Suspicious Minds
Ruby and Ted's marriage faces its final test; Travis is forced to reveal the truth about himself.
