Kirk Ellis

In retirement, Adams starts writing his memoirs, then endures a series of tragedies when his daughter dies of cancer and, a few years later, Abigail succumbs to typhoid fever. At the urging of Dr. Rush, Adams reports the sad news to Jefferson, with the two old friends and adversaries taking solace in a correspondence that mends old wounds. Also available on Xfinity, iTunes, Amazon Instant Video and VUDU

Abandoned by Jefferson for retaining Washington's cabinet, President Adams holds firm on keeping the nation out of war, despite French aggression and pro-war sentiment among his advisors. Abigail urges him to sign the controversial Alien and Sedition Acts, seeing them as a way to preserve domestic security. Meanwhile, Adams faces a crisis at home. Also available on Xfinity, iTunes, Amazon Instant Video and VUDU

Elected America's first VP, Adams is frustrated by his exclusion from Washington's inner circle. He also sees his friendship with Jefferson, the Secretary of State, strained by the British-French conflict. Though he's vilified for casting an unpopular swing vote in the Senate that ratifies a U.S./British treaty, Adams ends up being elected President in 1796. Also available on Xfinity, iTunes, Amazon Instant Video and VUDU

1781. 1781. Convalescing in Holland, Adams joyously learns the British surrendered to Washington at Yorktown. Returning to France to secure commerce with other nations, Adams sends for Abigail, and the two reunite in his opulent mansion in Paris. Also arriving is Jefferson, who suffered a catastrophic loss with the deaths of his wife and daughter in the same year. Also available on Xfinity, iTunes, Amazon Instant Video and VUDU