John Adams

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The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.
  • 1hs 11min
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 7
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John Adams

season 1

serie United States 2008 - 2008

Episode rating

Season 1
8.3
E1
8.7
E2
7.7
E3
8.1
E4
8.0
E5
8.1
E6
8.5
E7

Cast of season 1

In order of relevance in the season

Episodes of season 17

  • 8.3
    /10

    Join or Die
    episode S1.E1 march 2008
    Firebrand Sam Adams tries to dissuade cousin John from defending redcoats in the Boston Massacre, but later John changes his mind and joins the revolutionary cause.
  • 8.7
    /10

    Independence
    episode S1.E2 march 2008
    After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, John Adams becomes the voice for independence at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
  • 7.7
    /10

    Don't Tread on Me
    episode S1.E3 march 2008
    John and John Quincy sail to France to join Benjamin Franklin as part of the American mission but Adams' blunt style is ill-suited to diplomacy.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Reunion
    episode S1.E4 march 2008
    Adams is able to secure a loan from the Dutch for his fledgling country as Abigail joins him in France as he helps negotiate the peace treaty.
  • 8
    /10

    Unite or Die
    episode S1.E5 april 2008
    Frustrated in his undefined role as Vice-President, Adams is at odds with Jefferson over his support of a strong central government.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Unnecessary War
    episode S1.E6 april 2008
    After Adams becomes President continues Washington's policy of neutrality between England and France despite opposition inside his own cabinet.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Peacefield
    episode S1.E7 april 2008
    While in retirement in Peacefield, Adams looks back at his public life with some regrets and has to deal with tragedy in his personal life.