The Kennedys
The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.
Episodes
A Father's Great Expectations
The Kennedys rally to put Jack in the White House, but their difficult past illuminates a deeper struggle.
Shared Victories, Private Struggles
The Presidential election comes down to the wire; Bobby tells Joe Sr. he’s leaving politics.
Failed Invasion, Failed Fidelity
When the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.
Broken Promises and Deadly Barriers
When the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.
Moral Issues and Inner Turmoil
Riots over desegregation in the South force JFK to act; Jackie’s use of amphetamines continues; Joe Sr. suffers a stroke.
Cuban Missiles aka On the Brink of War
The Cuban missile crisis brings America and Russia to the brink of war; Jackie leaves JFK after one infidelity too many.
The Countdown to Tragedy
Jack and Jackie suffer the loss of their newborn child; she and JFK are in Dallas on that fateful day in November.
The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak
Bobby blames himself for his brother’s death. Five years later, tragedy strikes again.
Trailers & More
About The Kennedys
- Creators
- Stephen Kronish, Joel Surnow
- Cast
- Greg Kinnear, Barry Pepper, Katie Holmes, Tom Wilkinson, Diana Hardcastle, Kristin Booth
- Genres
- Drama
- Content rating
- TV-14
- Original language
- English
- Production countries
- Canada, United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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