The Adams Chronicles

Season 1

This ambitious multi-part PBS production brings to life five generations of one of America's leading political and historical families, tracing their lives from John Adams' years as a colonial Boston attorney to the rise in prominence of Brookes Adams in the fields of political and social philosophy. This mini looks into their triumphs and tragedies, exploring their genius and profound social conscience.

Where to Watch Season 1

13 Episodes

Chapter 1: John Adams, Lawyer
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Chapter 1: John Adams, LawyerEpisode 1
Chapter 2: John Adams, Revolutionary
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Chapter 2: John Adams, RevolutionaryEpisode 2
Chapter 3: John Adams, Diplomat
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Chapter 3: John Adams, DiplomatEpisode 3
Chapter 4: John Adams, Minister to Great Britain
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Chapter 4: John Adams, Minister to Great BritainEpisode 4
Chapter 5: John Adams, Vice President
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Chapter 5: John Adams, Vice PresidentEpisode 5
Chapter 6: John Adams, President
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Chapter 6: John Adams, PresidentEpisode 6
Chapter 7: John Quicy Adams, Diplomat
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Chapter 7: John Quicy Adams, DiplomatEpisode 7
Chapter 8: John Quicy Adams, Secretary of State
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Chapter 8: John Quicy Adams, Secretary of StateEpisode 8
Chapter 9: John Quincy Adams, President
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Chapter 9: John Quincy Adams, PresidentEpisode 9
Chapter 10: John Quicy Adams, Congressman
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Chapter 10: John Quicy Adams, CongressmanEpisode 10
Chapter 11: Charles Francis Adams, Minister to Great Britain
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Chapter 11: Charles Francis Adams, Minister to Great BritainEpisode 11
Chapter 12: Henry Adams, Historian
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Chapter 12: Henry Adams, HistorianEpisode 12
Chapter 13: Charles Francis Adams II, Industrialist
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Chapter 13: Charles Francis Adams II, IndustrialistEpisode 13