In this modern adaptation of Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield," David is a teenager on the verge of graduating high school when his life is turned completely upside down.
Where to Watch Public History • Season 1
45 Episodes
I Am Born
E1
I Am BornDavid tells the story of the day of his birth.
And Peggy!
E2
And Peggy!David introduces the one and only Peggy.
Expectation vs. Reality
E3
Expectation vs. RealityDavid clears up any misconceptions.
Romantic Getaway
E4
Romantic GetawayIn Yarmouth, David makes some new friends.
Far from Yarmouth
E5
Far from YarmouthEmily and Cameron talk about their dreams.
In a Kingdom by the Sea
E6
In a Kingdom by the SeaDavid and Emily spend the day at the beach.
Rude Awakening
E7
Rude AwakeningDavid's home, and he's not happy.
Peggy Takeover
E8
Peggy TakeoverPeggy reveals another crucial piece of information.
Tough Love
E9
Tough LoveClara attempts to explain the situation to her son.
Movie Moments
E10
Movie MomentsEmily and David video chat to figure things out.
Resolutions
E11
ResolutionsDavid makes some New Year's resolutions.
Back to School
E12
Back to SchoolDavid talks about his life at Salem High.
The Tenacity of Tommy Traddles
E13
The Tenacity of Tommy TraddlesTommy has some issues with David's last video.
A Heathers Situation
E14
A Heathers SituationDavid and Tommy discuss David's history project partner.
Jason Steerforth
E15
Jason SteerforthJason introduces himself.
Ready, Willing and Able
E16
Ready, Willing and AbleDavid investigates the relationship between Peggy and Mr. Barkis.
Problem Solving
E17
Problem SolvingTommy saves the day.
Everything's Coming Up Rosa
E18
Everything's Coming Up RosaDavid meets Rosa Dartle.
Some Nights
E19
Some NightsDavid vlogs from his first high school party.
The Fifth Element
E20
The Fifth ElementJason visits David in the middle of the night.
Mr. Mell
E21
Mr. MellDavid and Jason get some news about Mr. Mell, and react very differently.
Who's to Blame
E22
Who's to BlameClara attempts to comfort her son.
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E23
untitledThings change.
Parting
E24
PartingDavid gets even more bad news.
The Micawber House
E25
The Micawber HouseWilkins Micawber welcomes David into their home.
Works in Progress
E26
Works in ProgressWilkins gives David and Tommy some advice.
here's the truth
E27
here's the truthDavid's ready to tell you what's been going on.
David, Out
E28
David, OutDavid and Tommy say goodbye.
Miss Betsey Trotwood
E29
Miss Betsey TrotwoodDavid finally meets his famous great-aunt.
Fly a Kite
E30
Fly a KiteDavid gets a bit of a warmer welcome from Aunt Betsey's roommate.
Confrontation
E31
ConfrontationAunt Betsey and Fanny have a visitor with an ultimatum.
Trotwood, In
E32
Trotwood, InDavid gets a new home, and a new name.
Introducing Umble
E33
Introducing UmbleMariah Heep would like to pitch you on the opportunity of a lifetime.
Classics
E34
ClassicsDavid chats with his next door neighbor Asher.
New Faces
E35
New FacesDavid's made some new friends, and he wants to introduce them.
Talking to People
E36
Talking to PeopleAnnie offers David a helping hand.
Turning the Tables
E37
Turning the TablesDora wants to know more about David.
A Happy Birthday
E38
A Happy BirthdayDavid celebrates.
Only Children
E39
Only ChildrenDavid and Asher discuss their similar upbringings.
Very Good News
E40
Very Good NewsPeggy drops by with some updates.
Friends of Friends
E41
Friends of FriendsBack in Yarmouth, David finds someone he didn't expect.
Catching Up
E42
Catching UpDavid, Jason and Emily have some important conversations.
Mail Time
E43
Mail TimeAunt Betsey and Fanny give David his mail.
A Day Out/In
E44
A Day Out/InDavid spends the day with his Dover friends.