Season 2, Episode 6

Best-Laid Plans

6.6/ 10March 26, 202160 min

American astronauts and NASA leadership prepare for a new mission with unlikely partners. Ellen gets in touch with an old friend.

Directed by
Meera Menon
Written by
Joe Menosky

Guest stars

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