Set in 17th century colonial Massachusetts—a significant time in the history of American politics, religion and society— Salem brings you the real story behind the infamous witch trials. In Salem, witches are real, and they're behind it all. Salem Village and Salem Town feuded over property, grazing rights and church rights. The government was dominated by Puritan leaders. People were scrutinized closely and this resulted in obvious discord. They were afraid of being persecuted for anything that may offend the Puritan mindset. The word "witch" seemed an easy and appropriate curse hurled at someone who behaved abnormally.
36 listed episodes across 3 seasons. Air dates are provided by TVmaze and can change.
Season 1 13 episodes
E01
The Vow
Mary is a young, unwed girl pregnant with John Alden's baby in Salem, a Puritanicaltown. Believing her lover John was killed during King William's War, she is now faced with the Puritans' stocks and forehead branding, or giving her and John's child to the devil. Having chosen the latter, she marries the town's richest and most influential selectman George Sibley, claiming his wealth and power for herself by enslaving him. Reverend Cotton Mather is trying to stop witches from taking over America by killing them. John returns home to witness a witch-hunt, wherein Mary plans to use the trials to get Puritans to kill each other, allowing her to …
E02
The Stone Child
Following the first death of the Grand Rite, Mary intends to sacrifice another innocent before the next full hunters moon in the form of a sign. Meanwhile, John works with Cotton Mather and Issac Walton in order to locate and stop the witches.
E03
In Vain
When Magistrate Hale discovers that it was Isaac who broke the witches circle, it's up to John to save him. A power struggle arises within the hive, forcing Mary to assert her authority with potentially deadly consequences.
E04
Survivors
A face from John's past comes to Salem, and Mary's plans nearly come apart when she loses control of Mercy Lewis. Elsewhere, Mary's most trusted ally, Tituba, is forced to deceive John in order to eliminate a threat that endangers her mistress.
E05
Lies
Following the discovery of The Malum, John acquires the help of Cotton to find out more about the Grand Rite. Mary tries to regain control of Mercy, and Tituba is tasked by the hive to finally discover the secret of John Alden that he has killed to keep.
E06
The Red Rose and the Briar
After successfully capturing Rose, John and Cotton plan to extract information on the Grand Rite from her during the planetary alignment with Saturn. Mary assists Mercy in becoming a witch, and initiates her into the hive.
E07
Our Own Private America
Mary rediscovers her passion for John, and her new apprentice Mercy could help accelerate the Grand Rite. Magistrate Hale tries to delay an possible threat to the hive. His daughter, Anne, becomes more suspicious of those around her.
E08
Departures
Upon his arrival, feared witch hunter Increase Mather wastes no time taking control of the witch hunt and Salem. Mary fears that Increase will discover her husband has been spelled, and enlists the help of Isaac to deter him from uncovering the truth.
E09
Children, Be Afraid
Mary must act quickly in order to prevent Increase from undoing the spell placed on her husband. Mercy and her followers prove themselves useful to the greater cause, and Cotton mourns over the banishment of Gloriana.
E10
The House of Pain
While Mary deals with Mercy's betrayal, Tituba must endure the torture inflicted upon her by Increase in his newly founded "House of Pain". Meanwhile, Anne stumbles upon one of her fathers artifacts and suddenly finds herself far from home.
E11
Cat and Mouse
With the help of Issac, Mary devises a plan that she hopes will rid her of both Mercy and Increase. John has been falsely accused of witchcraft and awaits trial, while Anne learns a dark truth about her heritage from her father.
E12
Ashes, Ashes
The trial of John Alden is held, with Increase as his prosecutor and Cotton as his defense. However, the ordeal brings a few unexpected secrets to light, and Mary is ultimately faced with a difficult decision.
E13
All Fall Down
Mary must choose between fleeing Salem with John or completing the Grand Rite, and Tituba reveals a long kept secret that could sway her decision. Meanwhile, Increase closes in on the witches, and the Hales prepare to go into hiding.
Season 2 13 episodes
E01
Cry Havoc
Mary Sibley, the most powerful witch in Salem, faces both foreign and domestic challenges to her authority in the premiere of Season 2.
E02
Blood Kiss
Mary initiates the second act of the Grand Rite; Alden returns to Salem.
E03
From Within
A former foe helps Mary keep Salem in the witches' hands.
E04
Book of Shadows
Anne explores her supernatural side, while Mary receives a chilling warning.
E05
The Wine Dark Sea
Mary comes face-to-face with her tormentor Countess Marburg.
E06
Ill Met by Moonlight
Countess Marburg arrives in Salem and threatens Mary's stronghold on the city.
E07
The Beckoning Fair One
Mary and Countess Marburg keep up appearances while continuing their covert battle for Salem.
E08
Dead Birds
Countess Marburg's Achilles' heel is revealed.
E09
Wages of Sin
Mary and Wainwright grow closer; at the same time, the Starry Messenger comet approaches Earth; Anne continues to glean knowledge from her dead father's writings; and a long-brewing feud reaches a tipping point.
E10
Til Death Do Us Part
Alden faces his first test of fatherhood after he joins forces with Mary.
E11
On Earth as in Hell
Mary has a public fall from grace, while Alden and Cotton work together to save the Boy's soul.
E12
Midnight Never Come
The final countdown to the consecration begins.
E13
The Witching Hour
In the Season 2 finale, Mary plans a last-ditch effort to overthrow Countess Marburg; John receives a serious message from a pair of allies; Mercy faces the possibility of a scary future; and Anne ventures down a more destructive path.
Season 3 10 episodes
E01
After the Fall
In the Season 3 premiere, the people of Salem come to the frightening conclusion that their only hope for surviving the hell that has risen is to raise the dead.
E02
The Heart is a Devil
Mary is hell-bent on keeping evil at bay when she leaves the comfort of Alden's arms.
E03
The Reckoning
Mary's penance for her betrayal takes a deadly turn while Cotton is forced to perform an exorcism of his own.
E04
Night's Black Agents
Cotton discovers life-altering news while Mary learns the power of her femininity.
E05
The Witch is Back
A traitor is exposed while a ghost from Salem's past makes a shocking appearance.
E06
Wednesday's Child
Mary and Alden have their love put to the ultimate test. Meanwhile, Anne becomes more deeply involved with dark magic.
E07
The Man Who Was Thursday
Loyalties are tested when Mary makes a dangerous move.
E08
Friday's Knights
Mortal enemies come together in order to keep all hell from literally breaking loose.
E09
Saturday Mourning
Everyone reveals their true colors and some hearts get broken in the process.
E10
Black Sunday
Survival is uncertain on the eve of Salem's demise.
