John Adams is a real person portrayed by Paul Giamatti in the TV series John Adams (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Join or Die (season 1), they were 40 years old.
They appear in all 7 aired episodes and have accumulated 1725 positive votes.
Episodes7
Join or Die
episode S1.E1 march 2008Firebrand 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.
Independence
episode S1.E2 march 2008After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, John Adams becomes the voice for independence at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
Don't Tread on Me
episode S1.E3 march 2008John 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.
Reunion
episode S1.E4 march 2008Adams 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.
Unite or Die
episode S1.E5 april 2008Frustrated in his undefined role as Vice-President, Adams is at odds with Jefferson over his support of a strong central government.
Unnecessary War
episode S1.E6 april 2008After Adams becomes President continues Washington's policy of neutrality between England and France despite opposition inside his own cabinet.
Peacefield
episode S1.E7 april 2008While in retirement in Peacefield, Adams looks back at his public life with some regrets and has to deal with tragedy in his personal life.
- Join or Die
- Independence
- Don't Tread on Me
- Reunion
- Unite or Die
- Unnecessary War
- Peacefield
Best moments7
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- After Adams becomes President continues Washington's policy of neutrality between England and France despite opposition inside his own cabinet.
- After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, John Adams becomes the voice for independence at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
- 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.
- Frustrated in his undefined role as Vice-President, Adams is at odds with Jefferson over his support of a strong central government.
- Join or Die
- Peacefield
- Don't Tread on Me
- Unnecessary War
- Independence
- Reunion
- Unite or Die