Replacements (Band of Brothers)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| “Replacements” | |
|---|---|
| Band of Brothers episode | |
 |
|
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 4 |
| Guest stars | James McAvoy (Pvt. James Miller) Hugo Metsers (John van Kooijk) William Tapley (British Tank Commander) |
| Written by | Graham Yost |
| Directed by | David Nutter |
| Production no. | – |
| Original airdate | September 23, 2001 |
| Episode chronology | |
| ← Previous | Next → |
| "Carentan" | "Crossroads" |
| Episodes of "Band of Brothers" | |
Replacements is the fourth episode of the television miniseries Band of Brothers, which premiered on the HBO cable network on September 23, 2001. The episode features the members of Easy Company, along with fresh replacements, as they parachute in to the Netherlands and fight in Nuenen, after the liberation of Eindhoven. It prominently featured the character Sergeant "Bull" Randleman (Michael Cudlitz), who goes missing in action after a firefight.
Replacements was directed by Emmy Award-nominated David Nutter, known for directing television shows such as The Sopranos, and was written by Canadian screenwriter Graham Yost.
[edit] Plot summary
The ongoing task of combat infantry units — absorbing replacements — is discussed in this episode which begins in England. The respite is brief, and Easy Company is in the vanguard of the 101st as they returned to the Continent, parachuting into the Netherlands as part of Operation Market Garden. The liberation of Eindhoven is shown, and a major battle at Nuenen shows Easy Company ambushed by unexpectedly heavy German resistance, including scenes of tank-to-tank combat; a rarity in World War Two dramatizations. The episode focuses on several replacements — as well as their lack of combat experience which leads in some cases to being killed early on — as well as Sergeant "Bull" Randleman who goes missing in action. The Company faces the challenge of its first defeat in battle, and the temporary loss of at least one main character.
[edit] External links
| Band of Brothers | |
|---|---|
| Currahee •Day of Days •Carentan •Replacements •Crossroads Bastogne •The Breaking Point •The Last Patrol •Why We Fight •Points |
|
