In autumn 1776, in Setauket, New York, Abraham Woodhull tells his wife, Mary, the war will end by Christmas. After a battle in New Jersey, Benjamin Tallmadge escapes in Queen's Rangers attire but not before being shot by Robert Rogers. Ben goes to meet General Charles Scott to insist his men were ambushed, as the enemy knew they were coming. Ben suggests a spy should be hired, but the general declines. At a tavern, Abe defends proprietors Selah and Anna Strong in a fight instigated by British Ca
To prevent Anna being blamed for the murder of a Royal Officer, Abe must find the culprit; Ben and Caleb interrogate Simcoe.
On the run from the British, Ben is betrayed by his own militia. Abe travels with Richard to New York to spy. Mary confronts Anna.
Abe and Richard grapple with orders to dig up gravestones; Ben and Caleb try to get their intelligence to General Washington.
Celeb and Ben follow mysterious orders; Washington's army crosses into enemy territory.
Abe heads to New York and runs into a desperate patriot along the way. Ben is tasked with creating America's first spy ring.
An old threatening presence returns to Setauket, worrying Abe that Anna is no longer protected.
Anna looks for enemy intelligence at an exclusive gentleman's party against Abe's wishes.
Simcoe tries to hunt out the rebel conspirators in Setauket. Ben is sent away on a secret mission.
Mary struggles when she realizes that Abe is a spy working for the other side. Ben and Caleb hope to save Patriot families when they carry out a raid on Setauket.