The Adams Chronicles
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.
- 1976-1976
- 1 season
- PBS
- Drama, Documentary
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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1976
Episode 1
Chapter I: John Adams, Lawyer
Tue, Jan 20, 1976 60 mins
Episode 2
Chapter II: John Adams, Revolutionary
Tue, Jan 27, 1976
Episode 3
Chapter III: John Adams, Diplomat
Tue, Feb 3, 1976
From 1776 to 1783, John Adams left for France, where he was to represent America. His eldest son, John Quincy, aged eleven, accompanied him on the trip. At the French court, John Adams was soon disappointed.
Episode 4
Chapter IV: John Adams, Minister to Great Britain
Tue, Feb 10, 1976
Episode 5
Chapter V: John Adams, Vice President
Tue, Feb 17, 1976
Episode 6
Chapter VI: John Adams, President
Tue, Feb 24, 1976
Episode 7
Chapter VII: John Quincy Adams, Diplomat
Tue, Mar 2, 1976 60 mins
Ambassador to Russia, John Quincy Adams lives with his wife Louise-Catherine in St. Petersburg. Later, in Ghent, he presides over the commission to end the war.
Episode 8
Chapter VIII: John Quincy Adams, Secretary of State
Tue, Mar 9, 1976 60 mins
John Quincy Adams and his family return to the United States. Adams is appointed Secretary of State to President Monroe.
Episode 9
Chapter IX: John Quincy Adams, President
Tue, Mar 16, 1976
Episode 10
Chapter X: John Quincy Adams, Congressman
Tue, Mar 23, 1976
Episode 11
Chapter XI: Charles Francis Adams, Minister to Great Britain
Tue, Mar 30, 1976
Episode 12
Chapter XII: Henry Adams, Historian
Tue, Apr 6, 1976
Episode 13
Chapter XIII: Charles Francis Adams II, Industrialist
Tue, Apr 13, 1976 50 mins