S1 E1 • John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon

John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon have the first televised presidential debate; one where presentation made as much of an impact as message, and may have cost Nixon the election.

Première diffusion : 6 mars 2016

S1 E2 • Abraham Lincoln vs. Stephen A. Douglas

Lincoln's oratory and underhanded tactics gave him the chance to beat Stephen Douglas, one of the most formidable politicians of his generation.

Première diffusion : 13 mars 2016

S1 E3 • George H.W. Bush vs. Michael Dukakis

Vice President Bush deals with the scandal of Iran Contra while campaigning against Michael Dukakis with television attack ads that would sink the Democrat's presidential chances.

Première diffusion : 20 mars 2016

S1 E4 • Harry Truman vs. Thomas Dewey

Harry Truman travels by train across America, in a race against time to win the presidency, as he falls in the polls while leading an unpopular, divided party against Thomas Dewey.

Première diffusion : 27 mars 2016

S1 E5 • Andrew Jackson vs. John Quincy Adams

After losing the election of 1824 to John Adams, General Andrew Jackson comes back with a vicious, vile and personal attack campaign to win the 1828 election.

Première diffusion : 3 avril 2016

S1 E6 • Bill Clinton vs. George H.W. Bush

Bill Clinton fights back against a tarnished image as adulterer and draft dodger to win the presidency.

Première diffusion : 10 avril 2016