The start of it all. How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a Scotsman end up as the ten-dollar founding father? Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, and subscribe on iTunes or via RSS.
Alexander Hamilton arrives in New York and meets Aaron Burr, Lafayette, Hercules Mulligan, and John Laurens.
In contrast to Aaron Burr’s talk-less-smile-more approach, Alexander Hamilton gets overexcited and shoots off at the mouth.
A drinking song sung by comrades in a revolution, with a tip of the hat to “Les Misérables.”
Introducing the Schuyler sisters: Angelica, Eliza… and Peggy. Aaron Burr isn’t going to get in their way.
A loyalist broadside is rigorously refuted by Alexander Hamilton, who would rather be divisive than indecisive.
A message from the King! George III makes an appearance to remind the colonies of what they risk if they go it alone.
Here comes the General! Hamilton meets George Washington, and a long relationship is formed.
1780, a winter’s ball, and Burr and Hamilton are boasting about their reliability with the ladies.
Angelica rewinds to the first meeting of Alexander and Eliza and shows it from a very different perspective. (And be sure to listen past our own rewind for a discussion of parallels between “Hamilton” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.”)
They’re just doing the same song again! Is that cheating, or what?
Aaron Burr takes center stage and narrates his own story, for a little while.
Things are getting tough in the Revolution, and General Charles Lee becomes a problem.
This episode tries to set the record straight with an analysis of the codes of dueling. We hope this will provide you with the satisfaction you demand.
The duel is over, but George Washington’s arrival means that Hamilton’s trouble is just beginning.
Alexander returns home to Eliza, who is pregnant, and asks him not to go back to the war.
Lafayette brings aid from France to help defeat the British at Yorktown, and Hamilton is finally given a chance to lead in battle.
Before battle, George Washington speaks to Hamilton.
Hamilton reconnects with Lafayette as they prepare for the Battle of Yorktown, the decisive battle of the Revolutionary War. (Posted early in honor of the Tony Awards.)