John Adams

Name: John Adams
Genre: Drama, History
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane, David Morse, Sarah Polley

TV Series20081h 10m1 season · 7 episodes

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This seven-part epic miniseries event explores American history through one of its greatest founding fathers, a fiercely independent spirit whose unwavering vision steered America through a tumultuous period.

Stars: Paul Giamatti Laura Linney Stephen Dillane

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E1Join or DieMar 16, 2008 · 1h 10m · Boston: In the aftermath of the Boston Massacre - a deadly street confrontation between American colonists and an occupying British brigade - John Adams, a farmer/lawyer who has moved his family into Boston to establish his legal career, takes an unpopular stand by agreeing to serve as defense attorney for the accused British soldiers.TVmaze 8.4

E2IndependenceMar 16, 2008 · 1h 10m · Following a fruitless session of the Continental Congress, a sabbatical at Adams' Braintree farm is disrupted by news of the attack on Lexington and Concord.TVmaze 8.5

E3Don't Tread on MeMar 23, 2008 · 1h 10m · A new period of separation from Abigail looms when Adams is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to France along with Benjamin Franklin.TVmaze 8.5

E4ReunionMar 30, 2008 · 1h 10m · Convalescing in Holland, Adams learns of the British surrender to Washington at Yorktown. The Dutch, unwilling to part with their money during the war, now generously open their pockets to Adams and America.TVmaze 8.3

E5Unite or DieApr 6, 2008 · 1h 10m · Elected America's first Vice President, Adams is scolded by Abigail for his vanity, and is frustrated by his exclusion from President Washington's inner circle.TVmaze 8.5

E6Unnecessary WarApr 13, 2008 · 1h 10m · Abandoned by Jefferson for retaining Washington's cabinet, President Adams holds firm on keeping the nation out of war, despite French aggression and pro-war sentiment among his advisors.TVmaze 8.3

E7PeacefieldApr 20, 2008 · 1h 10m · In retirement, Adams starts writing his memoirs, then endures a series of tragedies.TVmaze 7.8

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Paul GiamattiJohn Adams Laura LinneyAbigail Adams Stephen DillaneThomas Jefferson David MorseGeorge Washington Sarah PolleyAbigail Adams Smith Rufus SewellAlexander Hamilton Danny HustonSam Adams John Bedford LloydRichard Palmes Justin TherouxJohn Hancock Ritchie CosterCaptain Preston

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Premiered: March 16, 2008
Ended: April 20, 2008
Status: Ended
Network: HBO
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h 10m
Official site: hbo.com/john-adams
TVmaze ID: 1275