Episode List
Season 1
Mar. 16, 2008
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.
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Mar. 16, 2008
Independence
After the Battles of Lexington and Concord Adams becomes the voice for independence at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
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Mar. 23, 2008
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.
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Mar. 30, 2008
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.
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Apr. 6, 2008
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.
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Apr. 13, 2008
Unnecessary War
After Adams becomes President continues Washington's policy of neutrality between England and France despite opposition inside his own cabinet.
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Apr. 20, 2008
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.
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Season 1
