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The Kennedys

Drama, History · 2011 · Rated 7.7/10

Last aired: S1 E8, The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak · 2011-04-10

The dramatic event The Kennedys relives the public and private joys and tragedies of the most influential family in the world, including fraternal rivalries, mob associations, drugs, and women. The event recreates the political crises that John F. Kennedy dealt with in the early days of his presidency, including the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, and the Civil Rights Movement.

Cast

Greg Kinnear John F. Kennedy

Katie Holmes Jackie Kennedy

Barry Pepper Robert F. Kennedy

Tom Wilkinson Joe Kennedy

Season 1

E1 A Father's Great Expectations 2011-04-03 · 60 min The Kennedys rally to put Jack in the White House but their difficult past illuminates a deeper struggle.

E2 Shared Victories, Private Struggles 2011-04-03 · 60 min The Presidential election comes down to the wire; Bobby tells Joe Sr. he's leaving politics.

E3 Failed Invasion, Failed Fidelity 2011-04-05 · 60 min When the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.

E4 Broken Promises and Deadly Barriers 2011-04-06 · 60 min The Russians build a wall separating East and West Berlin while Bobby prepares to go after Sam Giancana.

E5 Moral Issues and Inner Turmoil 2011-04-07 · 60 min Riots over desegregation in the South force JFK to act. Jackie's use of amphetamines continues. Joe Sr. suffers a stroke.

E6 On the Brink of War 2011-04-08 · 60 min The Cuban Missile Crisis brings America and Russia to the brink of war. Jackie leaves JFK after one infidelity too many.

E7 The Countdown to Tragedy 2011-04-10 · 60 min Jack and Jackie suffer the loss of their newborn child; she and JFK are in Dallas on that fateful day in November.

E8 The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak 2011-04-10 · 60 min Bobby blames himself for his brother's death. Five years later, tragedy strikes again.

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