The Kennedys (2011)

Name: The Kennedys
Rating: 6.5

Rating: 6.5

Synopsis

The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.

First Air Date: 2011-04-03

Last Air Date: 2011-04-10

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Stephen Kronish, Joel Surnow

Networks: Reelz

No overview available for this season.

Ep. 1: Joe's Revenge aka A Father's Great Expectations (2011-04-03)

The Kennedys rally to put Jack in the White House, but their difficult past illuminates a deeper struggle.
Ep. 2: The First Campaign aka Shared Victories, Private Struggles (2011-04-03)

The Presidential election comes down to the wire; Bobby tells Joe Sr. he’s leaving politics.
Ep. 3: Bay of Pigs aka Failed Invasion, Failed Fidelity (2011-04-05)

When the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.
Ep. 4: Bobby's War aka Broken Promises and Deadly Barriers (2011-04-06)

When the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.
Ep. 5: Life Sentences aka Moral Issues and Inner Turmoil (2011-04-07)

Riots over desegregation in the South force JFK to act; Jackie’s use of amphetamines continues; Joe Sr. suffers a stroke.
Ep. 6: Cuban Missiles aka On the Brink of War (2011-04-08)

The Cuban missile crisis brings America and Russia to the brink of war; Jackie leaves JFK after one infidelity too many.
Ep. 7: Lancer and Lace aka The Countdown to Tragedy (2011-04-10)

Jack and Jackie suffer the loss of their newborn child; she and JFK are in Dallas on that fateful day in November.
Ep. 8: My Brother's Keeper aka The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak (2011-04-10)

Bobby blames himself for his brother’s death. Five years later, tragedy strikes again.