The First Lady
In the East Wing of the White House, many of history’s most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America's charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies. This series will peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of these enigmatic women, with season one focusing on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama.
- Metascore50
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- Showtime Networks
- Documentary, Drama
- TV-MA
In the East Wing of the White House, many of history’s most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America's charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies. This series will peel back the curtain on the personal and political lives of these enigmatic women, with season one focusing on Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama.
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Cast & Crew
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
That White House
Sun, Apr 17, 2022 56 mins
After Franklin's sudden polio diagnosis, Eleanor Roosevelt commits to enabling his political future despite pressure from her mother-in-law, Sara. As the Watergate scandal unfolds, Betty Ford unexpectedly becomes Second Lady upon Jerry's nomination as Vice President and she clashes with his staff over her newly public role. Following the historic 2008 election, Michelle Obama wrestles with the expectations and dangers that Barack and their children face as the first Black family to live in the White House. Series premiere.
Awards
- 2022 - Black Reel - Outstanding Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series - Nominated
- 2022 - ReFrame Stamp - IMDbPro Top 200 Most Popular TV Titles 2021-2022 - Winner
- 2022 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling - Nominated
- 2022 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Period and/or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) - Nominated
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