Part I

S1 E1

Sep 15, 1980

Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society.

Part II

S1 E2

Sep 16, 1980

Lord Toronaga names Blackthorne 'Anjin-san'. Mariko teaches Anjin-san of the Japanese language and customs.

S1 E3

Sep 17, 1980

Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.

S1 E4

Sep 18, 1980

Toronaga makes Blackthorne his aide and appoints him samurai.

S1 E5

Sep 19, 1980

Toronaga builds his army for a confrontation with his chief rival.

S1 E6

Sep 20, 1980

After defeating Lord Ishido, Toronaga becomes shogun. Mariko is killed in the final battle.