The Astronaut Wives Club

Astronaut John Glenn has his sights set on a political career and hits the campaign trail with wife Annie and Rene Carpenter by his side as he runs for the Ohio senate, while Alan Shepherd quietly grapples with a personal matter that could ground his career forever. Meanwhile, Betty Grissom receives an unsettling letter regarding Gus that challenges their marriage.

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♪ I know you'd set my soul on fire ♪

#2

What the heck?

#3

The Apollo guys are already training.

#4

The man's been waiting for years to get a phone call

#5

Tell him about the practical applications, Scott, for NASA.

#6

Well, I believe my husband is whistling

#7

Could be worse. Way worse!

#8

It could be very dangerous for a person in your profession.

#9

And you know what? It still feels good.

#10

We have spent way too much of our lives apart.

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If you'll excuse me, I have an appointment.

#13

Do you realize that Deke and I

#14

Louise...

#15

You're the only one I can trust.

#16

Yes.

#17 #18

Rene, it would be great

#19

Taught myself.

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and don't you know, the one that takes a liking to you

#22

but why are spending so much money

#23

and new lives that we can lead.

#24

Pat! You look terrific!

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I would make a good press secretary,

#28

alongside his Gemini partner astronaut Tom Stafford,

#29

[applause]

#30

Rene...

#31

It's nothing to worry about, it's just a formality.

#32

Once... up there...

#33

but they have to continue with the mission

#34

Some astronaut, huh?

#35

[Sighs]

#36

Scott...

#37

You've got your tickets... And a decision to make.

#38 #39

Come on, flash! Come have a beer with us.

#40

Hi. Things are a little tense in here.

#41

The... the men l-lead, we follow.

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I'm sorry I've been... How I've been.

#44

This is for you...

#45

Gus!

#46

♪ Beware of the tall men up on the vine ♪

#47

Oh, I see, yeah.

#48

We're in the middle of the ocean.

#49

It felt good keeping Alan's secret.

#50