While the whole town attends the christening of Jane's baby, Emily fights to get her poems back from Sam.

Emily takes steps to ensure that her family won't repeat their past mistakes. The Amherst gang gathers for a fond farewell.

During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.

Things don't go as planned when Emily tries to express her gratitude to Sam during a night at the opera.

On Christmas, Emily tries to be the “good little woman.” Zosia Mamet guest stars.

Emily takes a “sick day” to write and finds a connection with her father's law clerk.

Emily asks Betty to help her design a new dress. The Dickinson family is surprised by an unexpected guest.

After a clash with Sue, Emily wishes she could escape from this troubled time altogether. Austin struggles with a man's responsibility in wartime.

Emily’s relationships are challenged as she moves into a new chapter of life.

Torn about whether to allow Sam to publish her work, Emily hosts a séance in search of guidance.

When she learns that Sam plans to publish her poem, Emily embraces being his latest discovery while attending one of Sue's salons.

Emily's attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.

Emily seeks help from an author when her favorite tree is threatened.

Emily tries to connect with the pain of war by writing to a Union Army colonel and visiting a war hospital. Henry takes a new job teaching soldiers.

Emily and Austin throw a party, and their mutual love for Sue causes tension.

The Dickinsons take a fun family outing to an asylum. Henry helps the soldiers with a uniform inspection.

On the day of a soldier's memorial, Emily's efforts to keep her family's hope alive reach a breaking point and she descends into a personal inferno.

Determined to heal the nation, Emily and Lavinia host a sewing circle to support the troops with help from Amherst's finest seamstress, Betty.