John Adams

20081 seriesEntertainment / Drama
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Chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770, through to his years as an ambassador in Europe, to his terms as Vice President and President of the United States.

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Episode 1Join or Die

New & Exclusive. John Adams takes a stand when he defends British soldiers accused of killing five Bostonians. Award-winning drama starring Paul Giamatti as the Founding Father. (1 of 7)

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Episode 2Independence

New & Exclusive. Independence: Following a fruitless session of the Continental congress, news comes in of British attacks on Lexington and Concord. Golden Globe-winning drama. (2 of 7)

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Episode 3Don't Tread on Me

New & Exclusive. Don't Tread on Me: Accompanied by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams sets sail to France on a critical diplomatic mission to advance the revolution he helped spawn. (3 of 7)

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Episode 4Reunion

New & Exclusive. Reunion: While in Europe, John Adams learns that the British have surrendered to Washington at Yorktown, Virginia. But there are family problems brewing at home. (4 of 7)

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Episode 5Unite or Die

New & Exclusive. Unite or Die: Following the 1789 election, Adams becomes America's first vice president. But under George Washington, he feels frozen out of key policy talks. (5 of 7)

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Episode 6Unnecessary War

New & Exclusive. Unecessary War: Abandoned by Jefferson, President Adams holds firm on keeping the nation out of war. But not all his advisers support his stance. (6 of 7)

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Episode 7Peacefield

New & Exclusive. Peacefield: A retired John Adams reflects on a remarkable life as he's hit by a series of personal tragedies. But will he live to see his son make president? (7 of 7)

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