The Plot Against America
Imagining an alternate American history during WWII, this series is told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey.
- Metascore82
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- HBO
- Drama, Suspense
- TV-MA
Imagining an alternate American history during WWII, this series is told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Part 1
Mon, Mar 16, 2020 58 mins
The Plot Against America, a six-part miniseries based on the novel by Philip Roth. The Plot Against America imagines an alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey. The story follows the family as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation towards fascism.
Episode 2
Part 2
Mon, Mar 23, 2020 61 mins
Lindbergh's increasingly popular campaign captures some in the Levin family, as well as Bengelsdorf; Alvin must decide between serving a local real estate magnate or not doing so.
Episode 3
Part 3
Mon, Mar 30, 2020 61 mins
[HBO] HD. 'Part 3.' The family endures a trip to D.C., despite Bess' desire to visit Canada, where many frightened Jewish families are moving.
Episode 4
Part 4
Mon, Apr 6, 2020 61 mins
Evelyn and Bengelsdorf receive an invitation from Mrs. Lindbergh to a state dinner for Nazi Germany's foreign minister; back from war, Alvin takes a job at his uncle's warehouse; Phillip is traumatized by a death.
Episode 5
Part 5
Mon, Apr 13, 2020 61 mins
After learning the family has been selected for a forced relocation, Herman looks to make a challenge in court; Bess gives Herman an ultimatum when violence breaks out at a rally for Lindbergh's most public liberal challenger.
Episode 6
Part 6
Mon, Apr 20, 2020 72 mins
As riots and conspiracies spread across the country in the lead up to election day, Herman takes measures to keep his family safe; Bess does all she can at a great distance to help a small child caught in a maelstrom of anti-Semitism.
