Description
Original Airdate03/16/2008
The life of the founding father whose independent spirit and vision steers America through a tumultuous period.
Moods
- Emotional
- Patriotic
- Passionate
John Adams
Where to watch John Adams
- Included with HBO Max on Spectrum TV
Cast & Crew
Paul Giamattias John Adams Paul Giamattias John Adams Laura Linneyas Abigail Adams Laura Linneyas Abigail Adams Tom Wilkinsonas Benjamin Franklin Tom Wilkinsonas Benjamin Franklin David Morseas George Washington David Morseas George Washington Stephen Dillaneas Thomas Jefferson Stephen Dillaneas Thomas Jefferson Danny Hustonas Samuel Adams Danny Hustonas Samuel Adams Sarah Polleyas Abigail Adams Smith Sarah Polleyas Abigail Adams Smith Tom HooperDirector Tom HooperDirector
Season 1
7. Part 7: Peacefield
Air Date 04/20/2008
While in retirement, Adams begins to write his memoirs, corresponds with Jefferson after a series of personal tragedies, and lives to see his son John Quincy become president.
6. Part 6: Unnecessary War
Air Date 04/13/2008
President Adams tries desperately to keep the nation out of war; Adams disowns his alcoholic son, Charles; Jefferson claims the presidency after Adams fails to win a second term.
5. Part 5: Unite or Die
Air Date 04/06/2008
Adams becomes the country's first vice president; the ongoing conflict between the British and the French strains Adams' friendship with Jefferson; Adams is elected president in 1796.
4. Part 4: Reunion
Air Date 03/30/2008
John and Abigail reunite in Paris; he goes to London as America's first minister to Britain, then must deal with family concerns upon his return to Boston.
3. Part 3: Don't Tread on Me
Air Date 03/23/2008
Adams and Jefferson visit France to gain financial and military support for America's Revolutionary War effort; Adams falls victim to an illness.
2. Part 2: Independence
Air Date 03/16/2008
Adams nominates George Washington to lead the newly formed Continental Army; Thomas Jefferson drafts the Declaration of Independence; Congress votes to declare independence from England.
1. Part 1: Join or Die
Air Date 03/16/2008
After the Boston Massacre, John Adams agrees to serve as defense attorney for the accused British soldiers; several years later, he joins the Continental Congress.