7.9
/10
Thomas Jefferson is a real person portrayed by Stephen Dillane in the TV series John Adams (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Independence (season 1), they were 50 years old.
They appear in 6 episodes out of a total of 7 aired and have accumulated 129 positive votes.

Thomas Jefferson

by Stephen Dillane

character

Episodes6

  • 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.

Best moments6

  • 8.1
    /10
    9% of the votes

    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
    9% of the votes

    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
    9% of the votes

    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.
  • 8.7
    /10
    8% of the votes

    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.
  • 8.5
    /10
    3% of the votes

    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.
  • 7.7
    /10
    2% of the votes

    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.

Votes per episode

Season 1
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E1
30
E2
7
E3
28
E4
28
E5
25
E6
11
E7