Greensburg (TV series)
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Greensburg is a US television series broadcast on the TV network Planet Green. The show takes place in Greensburg, Kansas and is about rebuilding the town in a sustainable way after being hit by the May 2007 EF5 tornado.
[edit] Episodes
[edit] Season 1: 2008
| Episode |
Title |
Original airdate |
|
| 1 (1) |
"The Tornado" |
June 15, 2008 (2008-06-15) |
| The people who witnessed the tornado talk about that tragic day. |
| 2 (2) |
"Homecoming" |
June 15, 2008 (2008-06-15) |
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| 3 (3) |
"The Building Begins" |
June 22, 2008 (2008-06-22) |
| The rebuilding of Greensburg is slow going.Despite the many obstacles, buildings are going up and Steve Hewitt, city administrator, pushes the city council to make a historic decision that could catapult Greensburg into the record books as the greenest city on earth. |
| 4 (4) |
"The Ice Storm" |
June 29, 2008 (2008-06-29) |
| It's Christmas in Greensburg and an ice storm has swept over the town, stopping rebuilding and giving the residents another challenge to overcome. |
| 5 (5) |
"Mini Greenbuild" |
July 27, 2008 (2008-07-27) |
| Greensburg City Manager Steve Hewitt feels the pressure to find funds to build green. |
| 6 (6) |
"Hoop Dreams" |
August 10, 2008 (2008-08-10) |
| Highlights include primary results, basketball team attempting state championships, and worries over future green initiatives. |
| 7 (7) |
"State of the Union" |
September 11, 2008 (2008-09-11) |
| Greensburg is on the map and City Manager Steve Hewitt gets a surprise invitation from the White House.The townspeople are touched by corporate sponsors who help bring the town back to life by generous donations from John Deere and General Motors. |
| 8 (8) |
"The Anniversary" |
September 19, 2008 (2008-09-19) |
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| 9 (9) |
"Storm Watch" |
September 21, 2008 (2008-09-21) |
| High School Juniors Taylor Schmidt and Shane Engleken run for class President. Studio 804 leaves town. And, a tornado threatens Greensburg once again. |
| 10 (10) |
"Back on the Map" |
September 29, 2008 (2008-09-29) |
| The town has a lot to celebrate when a once-in-a lifetime national award puts Greensburg back on the map. The last days of summer see the opening of a pool and a blow-out 4th of July party as Greensburg looks towards the future. |
[edit] Season 2: 2009
| Episode |
Title |
Original airdate |
|
| 11 (1) |
"The Future Is Now" |
May 3, 2009 |
| The ground breaking of a sustainable school; Halloween turns into a special event. |
| 12 (2) |
"Greensburg Goes to China" |
May 3, 2009 |
| Greensburg forms an eco-partnership with a sister city in China. |
| 13 (3) |
"One Step Forward" |
May 10, 2009 (2009-05-10) |
| New Grocery Store Opens in Greensburg. |
| 14 (4) |
"Main Street" |
May 17, 2009 (2009-05-17) |
| Main Street is torn up to create new streetscape. |
| 15 (5) |
"Back in Business" |
May 31, 2009 (2009-05-31) |
| The SunChips Business Incubator Completes Construction. |
| 16 (6) |
"Second Anniversary" |
June 7, 2009 (2009-06-07) |
| The town marks the 2nd anniversary of the tornado. |
[edit] Season 3: 2010
| Episode |
Title |
Original airdate |
|
| 1 17(1) |
"A Final Look - A Town Reborn" |
May 2, 2010 (2010-05-02) |
| Transformation that took place after an EF5 Tornado |
| 2 18 (2) |
"A Final Look - The Crossroads" |
May 2, 2010 (2010-05-02) |
| Citizens discuss the high costs of rebuilding and the modern look of the public buildings. Also, the completed City Hall and Business Incubator are examined. |
| 3 19 (3) |
"A Final Look - The Big Well" |
May 3, 2010 (2010-05-03) |
| Restoration plans for the Big Well, a piece of Greensburg's history that survived the storm, raise questions among the residents. Taylor Schmidt returns from college eager to see the town's progress. |
| 4 20(4) |
"A Final Look - This is Home" |
May 3, 2010 (2010-05-03) |
| Greensburg's resurgence is documented as the hospital opens, the City Hall becomes operational and the wind farm generates renewable power for the town and nearby communities. |
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