John Adams

1 Seasons | 7 Episodes | TV-14

He is one of America's least understood and most underestimated Founding Fathers, the second President of the U.S., John Adams. From HBO Films comes this Emmy(R)-winning, seven-part miniseries starring Paul Giamatti as the man who played a pivotal role in fostering the American Revolution and building a republic.

1.Join or Die

Boston, 1770. In the aftermath of the Boston Massacre, John Adams takes the defense of the accused British soldiers.

2.Independence

Adams wins over skeptical delegates in the charge to declare independence in July of 1776.

3.Don't Tread On Me

1777. Adams is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to France along with Benjamin Franklin.

4.Reunion

1781. Adams joyously learns the British surrendered to Washington at Yorktown and reunites with Abigail in Paris.

5.Unite or Die

Elected America's first VP, Adams is frustrated by his exclusion from President Washington's inner circle.

6.Unnecessary War

Abandoned by Jefferson for retaining Washington's cabinet, President Adams holds firm on keeping the nation out of war.

7.Peacefield

In retirement, Adams starts writing his memoirs, then endures a series of tragedies.