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Here is how you can watch the new MGM+ original comedy series American Classic.
How to watch American Classic in Australia on MGM+
To watch American Classic in Australia, use a reliable VPN and connect to a U.S. server. Once you are connected, you can stream the series on MGM+ or through the MGM+ Prime Video Channel with your subscription.
- Subscribe to NordVPN
- Install the VPN app on your device.
- Connect to a US-based server.
- Open MGM+ website, then login or sign up for a new account.
- You are all set to watch American Classic Season 1 online!
American Classic (2026 TV Series) Synopsis
American Classic is a 2026 series that follows Broadway star Richard Bean, a famously self-involved performer whose very public meltdown sends him back to his hometown and the family-run theater where his ego first took root. What he finds is not the respected stage he remembers, but a struggling dinner theater run by his brother Jon and Jon’s wife Kristen, who is now the town’s mayor. Determined to reclaim his legend and “save” the theater, Richard insists on mounting a great American classic that he will direct and star in, setting off a messy, funny chain reaction of old grudges, buried secrets, and small-town pressure that forces the whole Bean family to face what fame did to them.
When Does American Classic Premiere?
American Classic premieres on Sunday, March 1, 2026, with the first two episodes. After that, new episodes release weekly, leading into the season finale on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
American Classic (2026) Cast
Here’s the cast list:
- Kevin Kline as Richard Bean
- Jon Tenney as Jon
- Laura Linney as Kristen
- Len Cariou as Linus Bean
- Jane Alexander as Ethel Bean
- Jessica Hecht as Polly
- Nell Verlaque as Miranda Bean
- Billy Carter as Connor Boyle
American Classic Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 episode guide:
- Episode 1 – Premiere date: March 1, 2026
Richard’s career implodes in spectacular fashion, and he arrives home expecting applause, only to find a dinner theater that runs on roast beef, desperation, and compromise. - Episode 2 – Premiere date: March 1, 2026
Richard starts treating the theater like his personal stage again, pushing Jon and Kristen into damage control while Miranda watches his return with equal parts hope and dread. - Episode 3 – Premiere date: March 8, 2026
- Episode 4 – Premiere date: March 15, 2026
- Episode 5 – Premiere date: March 22, 2026
- Episode 6 – Premiere date: March 29, 2026
- Episode 7 – Premiere date: April 5, 2026
- Episode 8 – Premiere date: April 12, 2026
On What Devices Can You Watch MGM+?
You can watch MGM+ through the MGM+ app or by streaming through the MGM+ Prime Video Channel on supported devices.
| Device type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Smart TVs | Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Android TV models |
| Streaming devices | Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast |
| Game consoles | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Mobile devices | iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets |
| Web browsers | Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox |
| Cable and connected TV boxes | Select cable and telco set-top boxes where MGM+ is offered |
FAQs
Who created American Classic?
American Classic is co-created by Michael Hoffman and Bob Martin, and the show is designed around Richard Bean’s world.
Does the show focus only on Richard, or is it a true ensemble comedy?
Richard is the engine of the chaos, but the comedy comes from the entire Bean family and the town’s reaction to him, especially Jon trying to keep the theater alive and Kristen balancing her role as mayor with the personal history Richard brings back.
Are there notable guest stars in Season 1?
Yes. The Season 1 announcements include Tony Shalhoub as Richard’s long-time New York agent Alvy, along with Aaron Tveit and Stephen Spinella joining the cast in additional roles.
American Classic Trailer
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