The Kennedys
Overview:
The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.
Season 1
Joe's Revenge aka A Father's Great Expectations
Season 1 · Episode 1
The First Campaign aka Shared Victories, Private Struggles
Season 1 · Episode 2
Bay of Pigs aka Failed Invasion, Failed Fidelity
Season 1 · Episode 3
Bobby's War aka Broken Promises and Deadly Barriers
Season 1 · Episode 4
Life Sentences aka Moral Issues and Inner Turmoil
Season 1 · Episode 5
Cuban Missiles aka On the Brink of War
Season 1 · Episode 6
Lancer and Lace aka The Countdown to Tragedy
Season 1 · Episode 7
My Brother's Keeper aka The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak
Season 1 · Episode 8
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