John Adams (2008)

The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.















Episode 01: (Join or Die):
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.

Episode 02: (Independence):

After the Battles of Lexington and Concord Adams becomes the voice for independence at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.

Episode 03: (Don't Tread on Me):

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.

Episode 04: (Reunion):

Adams is able to secure a loan from the Dutch for his fledgling country as Abigail joins him in France has he helps negotiate the peace treaty.

Episode 05: (Unite or Die):

Frustrated in his undefined role as Vice-President, Adams is at odds with Jefferson over his support of a strong central government.

Episode 06: (Unnecessary War):

After Adams becomes President continues Washington's policy of neutrality between England and France despite opposition inside his own cabinet.

Episode 07: (Peacefield):

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.