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The Adams Chronicles Season 1 Episodes

  • 1976-1976
  • 1 Season
  • PBS
  • Drama, Documentary
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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

Season 1

13 Episodes 1976 - 1976

Episode 1

Chapter I: John Adams, Lawyer

Tue, Jan 20, 197660 mins

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Episode 2

Chapter II: John Adams, Revolutionary

Tue, Jan 27, 1976

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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.

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Episode 4

Chapter IV: John Adams, Minister to Great Britain

Tue, Feb 10, 1976

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Episode 5

Chapter V: John Adams, Vice President

Tue, Feb 17, 1976

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Episode 6

Chapter VI: John Adams, President

Tue, Feb 24, 1976

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Episode 7

Chapter VII: John Quincy Adams, Diplomat

Tue, Mar 2, 197660 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.

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Episode 8

Chapter VIII: John Quincy Adams, Secretary of State

Tue, Mar 9, 197660 mins

John Quincy Adams and his family return to the United States. Adams is appointed Secretary of State to President Monroe.

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Episode 9

Chapter IX: John Quincy Adams, President

Tue, Mar 16, 1976

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Episode 10

Chapter X: John Quincy Adams, Congressman

Tue, Mar 23, 1976

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Episode 11

Chapter XI: Charles Francis Adams, Minister to Great Britain

Tue, Mar 30, 1976

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Episode 12

Chapter XII: Henry Adams, Historian

Tue, Apr 6, 1976

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Episode 13

Chapter XIII: Charles Francis Adams II, Industrialist

Tue, Apr 13, 197650 mins

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