Mr. Wednesday is a fictional character portrayed by Ian McShane in the TV series American Gods.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Bone Orchard (season 1), they were 74 years old.
They appear in all 26 aired episodes and have accumulated 74998 positive votes.
The character of Mr. Wednesday is mainly associated with Shadow Moon, Technical Boy and Mr. World.
Episodes26
The Bone Orchard
episode S1.E1 april 2017A man, broken and alone, wishes only to survive his time in prison long enough to see his wife again. Although unexpected news releases him from prison early, it is hardly the news he wishes. Left feeling like he is looking at the world from the bottom of a well, he must literally walk the heroes' path back to a time where he even resembles sanity.
The Secret of Spoons
episode S1.E2 may 2017Mr. Wednesday begins recruitment for the coming battle; Shadow Moon travels to Chicago with Mr. Wednesday and agrees to a high-stakes game of checkers with the old Slavic deity Czernobog.
Head Full of Snow
episode S1.E3 may 2017Shadow questions his decision to work for Mr. Wednesday after learning of his plan to rob a bank; Shadow makes a surprising discovery when he returns to his motel room.
Git Gone
episode S1.E4 may 2017The story of Laura's life and death is explored, including her first encounter with Shadow and how exactly she came to be sitting on the edge of his motel room bed.
Lemon Scented You
episode S1.E5 may 2017Shadow's emotional reunion with his dead and unfaithful wife is interrupted when Mr. Wednesday shows up and they get a surprise visit.
A Murder of Gods
episode S1.E6 june 2017On the run after the New Gods' show of force, Shadow and Mr. Wednesday seek safe haven with one of Mr. Wednesday's oldest friends, Vulcan, God of the Fire and the Forge.
A Prayer for Mad Sweeney
episode S1.E7 june 2017Her brief reunion with Shadow over far too quickly, Laura turns to an unlikely travel companion to find her way back to life, and back to Shadow. Mad Sweeney's long, winding, and often tragic past is explored.
Come to Jesus
episode S1.E8 june 2017On the eve of war, Mr. Wednesday attempts to recruit the Old God Ostara, but needs Mr. Nancy's help in making a good impression and winning her over.
House on the Rock
episode S2.E1 march 2019Following the epic showdown at Easter's party, Mr. Wednesday continues his quest to pitch the case for war to the Old Gods; Mr. World plans revenge; Technical Boy goes on the hunt for Media.
The Beguiling Man
episode S2.E2 march 2019Promising vengeance for the death of a beloved old god, Mr. Wednesday begins preparation for a great battle; Laura and Mad Sweeney chase Shadow's diminishing light after he disappears.
Muninn
episode S2.E3 march 2019As he is tracked by Mr. World, Shadow makes his way to Cairo, thanks to a ride from Sam Black Crow. Mr. Wednesday slyly gains Laura's help in forging an alliance with a powerful god.
The Greatest Story Ever Told
episode S2.E4 march 2019While Shadow and Mr. Wednesday take a secret meeting in St. Louis, Bilquis arrives at the funeral home in Cairo, where she engages in a debate with Mr. Nancy and Mr. Ibis; Laura rejoins Mad Sweeney.
The Ways of the Dead
episode S2.E5 april 2019Shadow learns the ways of the dead with the help of Mr. Ibis and Mr. Nancy. In New Orleans, Mad Sweeney introduces Laura to old friends who share their world of voodoo healing. Mr. Wednesday embarks on a road trip with Salim and the Jinn.
Donar the Great
episode S2.E6 april 2019Shadow and Mr. Wednesday seek out Dvalin to repair the Gungnir spear. In a flashback, the story of Mr. Wednesday's son Donar is shown.
Treasure of the Sun
episode S2.E7 april 2019In Cairo, Mr. Wednesday entrusts Shadow with the Gungnir spear. Mad Sweeney recalls his journey through the ages as he awaits his promised battle. Once again, he warns Shadow about Wednesday.
Moon Shadow
episode S2.E8 april 2019Shadow is tormented by recent events and Wednesday has disappeared. Those that remain witness the power of New Media as she is unleashed, and the nation is enveloped in a state of panic brought on by Mr. World.
A Winter's Tale
episode S3.E1 january 2021A meeting with the god Wisakedjak leaves Shadow with a prophecy about his destiny.
Serious Moonlight
episode S3.E2 january 2021Shadow settles into Lakeside, but goes to a memorial for an acquaintance. Wednesday pays a visit to the dentist and goes to the same memorial.
Ashes and Demons
episode S3.E3 january 2021Wednesday pays a visit to his wife, Shadow pays a visit to Bilquis, and Laura visits her past.
The Unseen
episode S3.E4 january 2021Shadow and Technical Boy search for Bilquis, while Laura emerges from Purgatory and Wednesday meets a follower.
Sister Rising
episode S3.E5 february 2021Shadow and Cordelia con Hutchinson and get Demeter released. Laura meets with Salim and Ibis, and Technical Boy is reunited with his past.
Conscience of the King
episode S3.E6 february 2021Wednesday plans his reunion with Demeter, Tech Boy learns part of the reason he's glitching, and Shadow meets Marguerite's half-sister.
Fire and Ice
episode S3.E7 february 2021The mysteries in Lakeside deepen, Cordelia finds out what Wednesday really is, and Laura and Salim make a deal with World.
The Rapture of Burning
episode S3.E8 march 2021Laura and Salim's quest forces them outside of their comfort zones as they let go of their pasts.
The Lake Effect
episode S3.E9 march 2021Shadow has to decide the price he's willing to pay for his idyllic Lakeside life. As Laura and her new ally close in on her target, Wednesday has to persuade Czernobog that it's time to make peace with their enemies.
Tears of the Wrath-Bearing Tree
episode S3.E10 march 2021After Wednesday's death, Shadow stands vigil over him and discovers what his sacrifice was for.
- The Bone Orchard
- The Secret of Spoons
- Head Full of Snow
- Git Gone
- Lemon Scented You
- A Murder of Gods
- A Prayer for Mad Sweeney
- Come to Jesus
- House on the Rock
- The Beguiling Man
- Muninn
- The Greatest Story Ever Told
- The Ways of the Dead
- Donar the Great
- Treasure of the Sun
- Moon Shadow
- A Winter's Tale
- Serious Moonlight
- Ashes and Demons
- The Unseen
- Sister Rising
- Conscience of the King
- Fire and Ice
- The Rapture of Burning
- The Lake Effect
- Tears of the Wrath-Bearing Tree
Best moments10
- Shadow and Mr. Wednesday seek out Dvalin to repair the Gungnir spear. In a flashback, the story of Mr. Wednesday's son Donar is shown.
- On the run after the New Gods' show of force, Shadow and Mr. Wednesday seek safe haven with one of Mr. Wednesday's oldest friends, Vulcan, God of the Fire and the Forge.
- On the eve of war, Mr. Wednesday attempts to recruit the Old God Ostara, but needs Mr. Nancy's help in making a good impression and winning her over.
- Wednesday plans his reunion with Demeter, Tech Boy learns part of the reason he's glitching, and Shadow meets Marguerite's half-sister.
- Shadow questions his decision to work for Mr. Wednesday after learning of his plan to rob a bank; Shadow makes a surprising discovery when he returns to his motel room.
- Shadow has to decide the price he's willing to pay for his idyllic Lakeside life. As Laura and her new ally close in on her target, Wednesday has to persuade Czernobog that it's time to make peace with their enemies.
- Following the epic showdown at Easter's party, Mr. Wednesday continues his quest to pitch the case for war to the Old Gods; Mr. World plans revenge; Technical Boy goes on the hunt for Media.
- A man, broken and alone, wishes only to survive his time in prison long enough to see his wife again. Although unexpected news releases him from prison early, it is hardly the news he wishes. Left feeling like he is looking at the world from the bottom of a well, he must literally walk the heroes' path back to a time where he even resembles sanity.
- Laura and Salim's quest forces them outside of their comfort zones as they let go of their pasts.
- A meeting with the god Wisakedjak leaves Shadow with a prophecy about his destiny.
- Donar the Great
- A Murder of Gods
- Come to Jesus
- Conscience of the King
- Head Full of Snow
- The Lake Effect
- House on the Rock
- The Bone Orchard
- The Rapture of Burning
- A Winter's Tale