Season 1
13 episodes · Feb 6, 1990
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S1E1Money Honey
Feb 6, 199030mElvis records his first demo, "My Happiness". His father injures his back, and forces Elvis to support the family. A year later, Sam Phillips calls to have Elvis come back into Sun Records, and work with some musicians, Scotty Moore and Bill Black.
S1E2The Storm
Feb 6, 199030mElvis tries out a few songs at Sun Records, which leads to the recording of his first record, "That’s All Right, Mama". The record is played on the air, and Elvis realizes his life is about to change.
S1E3The Locket
Feb 11, 199030mElvis, Scotty and Bill play their first gig. Elvis opens with a ballad, and then tears into "Good Rockin’ Tonight", shaking his hips, driving the crowd wild. Elvis' girlfriend, fearing all the attention he is getting, gives him a locket.
S1E4Bel Air Breakdown
Mar 1, 199030mElvis, Scotty and Bill go out on the road for their first tour. On the way, they encounter many troubles as they tour the country as the first rock 'n' roll group.
S1E5Hole in the Pocket
Mar 7, 199030mElvis gets his first royalty check and spends it on a pink Cadillac.
S1E6Moody's Blues
Mar 16, 199030mElvis (as a high school student), learns the blues from a Beale St. street musician.
S1E7Roots
Apr 9, 199030mElvis, Scotty and Bill get a show in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis meets up with old friends, and, after his show at the local all-white high school, sits in at an all-black blues club.
S1E8Bodyguards
May 5, 199030mFans start reacting to Elvis, and it becomes more than he can handle.
S1E9Grand Ole Opry
May 5, 199030mElvis and the boys get the offer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry where, after their heads swell a bit, they go over like a lead balloon.
S1E10Sun Sessions
May 12, 199030mThey go back to Memphis with their tails between their legs, and struggle to record their next record.
S1E11Four Mules
May 19, 199030mElvis, Scotty and Bill book themselves at the Louisiana Hayride, the major radio show that gave Elvis his start. The subplot revolves around all of the characters being as stubborn as mules, the fourth "mule" being Sam Phillips.
S1E12Old Man
Jun 6, 199030mScotty struggles as Elvis’ manager and guitar player, and, by the end of the episode, Bob Neal has become their manager, and Scotty can focus on the music.
S1E13Let It Burn
Jun 6, 199030mElvis is on the road with his band. He cheats on his girlfriend, and she catches him at it.