TV series
North and South
1985–1994, English, on ABC. Created by Richard T. Heffron.
…And now it begins
The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 15
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 1994
Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 189 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch North and South
North and South isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Latest episode
S3 E3: Spring 1866 - Summer 1866
Aired 2 March 1994
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Richard T. HeffronCreator
- James ReadGeorge Hazard · 15 ep
- Lesley-Anne DownMadeline Fabray LaMotte · 15 ep
- Patrick SwayzeOrry Main · 15 ep
- Jean SimmonsClarissa Main · 14 ep
- Jonathan FrakesStanley Hazard · 13 ep
- Lewis SmithCharles Main · 13 ep
- Terri GarberAshton Main Huntoon · 12 ep
- Wendy KilbourneConstance Flynn Hazard · 12 ep
- Philip CasnoffElkanah Bent · 11 ep
- Inga SwensonMaude Hazard · 11 ep
- Forest WhitakerCuffey · 11 ep
- David CarradineJustin LaMotte · 11 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 November 1985
- Last aired
- 2 March 1994
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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What North and South is based on
North and South is based on North and South (1855) by Elizabeth Gaskell, published by Chapman and Hall.
1855
North and South
By Elizabeth Gaskell
Published by Chapman and Hall
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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North and South: quick answers
Is North and South worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 189 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of North and South are there?
North and South has 3 seasons and 15 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is North and South finished?
Yes. North and South ended in 1994, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is North and South on?
North and South isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
North and South parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
North and South is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like North and South?
If you liked North and South, try Pearson, The Winds of War, Foyle's War.
Who created North and South?
North and South was created by Richard T. Heffron and stars James Read, Lesley-Anne Down, Patrick Swayze.
What is North and South based on?
North and South is based on North and South (1855) by Elizabeth Gaskell, published by Chapman and Hall.