Sun Records
A recreation from one of the world's greatest jam sessions. On December 4th, 1956 Carl Perkins' career was flying high from his hit "Blue Suede Shoes." New to the scene, Jerry Lee Lewis is brought in to work on a new song with Perkins. Then, lo and behold, superstar Elvis Presley and country music legend Johnny Cash stop by the studio for a visit. The songs they sang on that epic day became the concept for Million Dollar Quartet. A fun, inventive retelling of their impromptu recording session.
- Metascore65
- 2017-2018
- 1 season
- CMT
- Documentary, Drama, Music
- TV-14
A recreation from one of the world's greatest jam sessions. On December 4th, 1956 Carl Perkins' career was flying high from his hit "Blue Suede Shoes." New to the scene, Jerry Lee Lewis is brought in to work on a new song with Perkins. Then, lo and behold, superstar Elvis Presley and country music legend Johnny Cash stop by the studio for a visit. The songs they sang on that epic day became the concept for Million Dollar Quartet. A fun, inventive retelling of their impromptu recording session.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
706 Union
Thu, Feb 23, 2017 41 mins
Sam Phillips moves his family to Memphis to open a recording studio in hopes of finding new talent as a young Elvis and Johnny Cash try and find their place in the world.
Episode 2
Outta the Groove
Thu, Mar 2, 2017 45 mins
Sam records B.B. King, but his new label struggles. Elvis is inspired by African-American music, but is chastised by his family and girlfriend for crossing racial lines. We meet cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart.
Episode 3
Record Man Blues
Thu, Mar 9, 2017 44 mins
Sam can't find the follow-up hit to Ike Turner's "Rocket 88." Colonel Tom Parker's conniving ways are exposed. Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart have their eye on the same girl.
Episode 4
Never Better
Thu, Mar 16, 2017 45 mins
Sam's worsening anxiety attacks lead to a radical new medical procedure. Elvis tries to win Trixie back. Overseas, Johnny Cash makes a decision that will affect his girlfriend back home.
Episode 5
Rising Sun
Thu, Mar 23, 2017 44 mins
Sam finds another hit with Johnny Bragg and The Prisonaires. Becky makes a surprising announcement. Elvis enlists Sam to help him record a song for his mother. Johnny takes his relationship with Vivian to the next phase.
Episode 6
Who They Were Meant to Be
Thu, Mar 30, 2017 44 mins
Sam and Marion take Elvis on the road to promote "Blue Moon,". Colonel Tom Parker pays a heavy price for his gambling, while Jerry Lee tries to stay on the straight and narrow in his new married life.
Episode 7
No Favors Here
Thu, Apr 6, 2017 44 mins
Elvis gets his first taste of fame. Col. Parker scams his way out of his debts and sets his sights on Elvis. Johnny returns from oversea to start his life with his wife, Vivian.
Episode 8
Finishing School
Thu, Apr 13, 2017 44 mins
Col. Parker presses to take over Elvis's career but Sam is reluctant to let go. Jerry Lee's philandering finally catches up with him. Johnny starts his own band.
