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The Scarlet Letter

4.519791 seasonTV SeriesDrama

The Scarlet Letter is a 1979 miniseries based on the novel of the same name that aired on WGBH from March 3, 1979 to March 24, 1979. The series is four episodes long, 60 minutes each. Part 2 won the 1979 Emmy Award for Outstanding Video…

DirectorRick Hauser
WritersAllan Knee·Alvin Sapinsley
ProducersRick Hauser·Herbert Hirschman

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Mar 3, 1979
E2
Episode 2
Mar 10, 1979
E3
Episode 3
Mar 17, 1979
E4
Episode 4
Mar 24, 1979

Cast · Directed by Rick Hauser

MFMeg Foster
Meg Foster
Hester Prynne
JHJohn Heard
John Heard
Arthur Dimmesdale
KCKevin Conway
Kevin Conway
Roger Chillingworth
JSJosef Sommer
Josef Sommer
Nathaniel Hawthorne
PAPenelope Allen
Penelope Allen
Mistress Hibbins
GMGeorge Martin
George Martin
Mister Wilson
CF
Clarence Felder
Town Beadle
EE
Elisa Erali
Pearl
CA
C.K. Alexander
Governor Bellingham
GC
Gretel Cummings
Goodie Salter
MS
Margo Skinner
Mistress Bellingham
SSSasha von Scherler
Sasha von Scherler
Goodie Ward

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How many seasons are in The Scarlet Letter?

The Scarlet Letter has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1979.

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Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Scarlet Letter are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Scarlet Letter?

No — The Scarlet Letter ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is The Scarlet Letter based on?

The Scarlet Letter is based on The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.