Drama

The First Lady

A revelatory, dramatic reframing of American leadership through the lens of the First Ladies. Starring Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, this series delves deep into the ladies' personal and political lives.

That White House

54m 57s

Eleanor Roosevelt commits to Franklin's uncertain political future. Betty Ford unexpectedly becomes Second Lady. Michelle Obama wrestles with Barack's nomination.

Episodes

  • That White House: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    That White House

    S1 E101 - 54m 57s

    Eleanor Roosevelt commits to Franklin's uncertain political future. Betty Ford unexpectedly becomes Second Lady. Michelle Obama wrestles with Barack's nomination.

  • Voices Carry: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Voices Carry

    S1 E102 - 55m 11s

    Eleanor presses Franklin to act more boldly against the Great Depression. After Nixon's resignation, Betty becomes First Lady days before a state dinner. Before Barack's inauguration, Michelle faces opposition from his transition team.

  • Please Allow Me: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Please Allow Me

    S1 E103 - 57m 17s

    Young Eleanor attends her coming out party in New York where she meets cousin Franklin. In Michigan, young Betty is courted by hotshot lawyer Jerry. At a Chicago law firm, young Michelle meets summer intern Barack, interested in politics.

  • Cracked Pot: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cracked Pot

    S1 E104 - 58m 44s

    Franklin's marital indiscretions push Eleanor to socialize with more political women. A stubborn shoulder injury begins Betty's troubled history with pain medication. Michelle vows to hold Chicago's inadequate healthcare system to task.

  • See Saw: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    See Saw

    S1 E105 - 53m 58s

    Eleanor holds the White House's first all-female press conference and grows closer to journalist Lorena Hickock. Betty publicly announces her breast cancer diagnosis. Michelle prompts new legislation with her healthy school lunch program.

  • Shout Out: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Shout Out

    S1 E106 - 55m 23s

    Eleanor, Betty and Michelle's daring stances put them in the spotlight.

  • Nadir: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Nadir

    S1 E107 - 51m 22s

    Eleanor doubles down on her efforts to confront racism. Betty helps Jerry secure the Republican nomination while her problems with addiction worsen. Michelle grieves after recent gun violence tragedies and advocates for legislative action.

  • Punch Perfect: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Punch Perfect

    S1 E108 - 54m 25s

    Eleanor forces Franklin's hand in assisting Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. Jerry spends his retirement on the road, Betty seeks out new party companions at home. Despite Barack's hesitations, Michelle directly speaks out about race.

  • Rift: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rift

    S1 E109 - 54m 24s

    Eleanor rallies the country as the U.S. enters WW II. After Betty's addiction spirals, Jerry and her family intervene. Michelle joins Hillary Clinton on the 2016 presidential campaign trail to advocate for the dignity of American women.

  • Victory Dance: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Victory Dance

    S1 E110 - 56m 13s

    Franklin gifts Eleanor the charter for the League of Nations. After rehab, Betty vows to help others with addiction problems. Barack and Michelle prepare to leave the White House, determined to continue making a difference in the world.

Schedule

  • The First Lady: Nadir: TVSS: Iconic

    The First Lady

    Nadir

    Sunday
    Dec 29

    1 Hour

    Eleanor doubles down on her efforts to confront racism; Betty helps Jerry secure the Republican nomination for reelection while her problems with addiction worsen; Michelle grieves after gun violence tragedies and advocates for legislative action.
  • The First Lady: Nadir: TVSS: Iconic

    The First Lady

    Nadir

    Sunday
    Dec 29

    1 Hour

    Eleanor doubles down on her efforts to confront racism; Betty helps Jerry secure the Republican nomination for reelection while her problems with addiction worsen; Michelle grieves after gun violence tragedies and advocates for legislative action.
  • The First Lady: Nadir: TVSS: Iconic

    The First Lady

    Nadir

    Monday
    Dec 30

    1 Hour

    Eleanor doubles down on her efforts to confront racism; Betty helps Jerry secure the Republican nomination for reelection while her problems with addiction worsen; Michelle grieves after gun violence tragedies and advocates for legislative action.
  • The First Lady: TVSS: Banner-L1

    The First Lady

    Sunday
    Jan 5

    1 Hour

    A revelatory reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House.
  • The First Lady: TVSS: Banner-L1

    The First Lady

    Sunday
    Jan 5

    1 Hour

    A revelatory reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House.
  • The First Lady: TVSS: Banner-L1

    The First Lady

    Monday
    Jan 6

    1 Hour

    A revelatory reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House.

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