S1.E1 ∙ Join or Die Sat, Mar 15, 2008 Firebrand Sam Adams tries to dissuade cousin John from defending redcoats in the Boston Massacre, but later John changes his mind and joins the revolutionary cause. 8.3 /10
S1.E2 ∙ Independence Sat, Mar 15, 2008 After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, John Adams becomes the voice for independence at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. 8.7 /10
S1.E3 ∙ Don't Tread on Me Sat, Mar 22, 2008 John and John Quincy sail to France to join Benjamin Franklin as part of the American mission but Adams' blunt style is ill-suited to diplomacy. 7.7 /10
S1.E4 ∙ Reunion Sat, Mar 29, 2008 Adams is able to secure a loan from the Dutch for his fledgling country as Abigail joins him in France as he helps negotiate the peace treaty. 8.1 /10
S1.E5 ∙ Unite or Die Sat, Apr 05, 2008 Frustrated in his undefined role as Vice-President, Adams is at odds with Jefferson over his support of a strong central government. 8 /10
S1.E6 ∙ Unnecessary War Sat, Apr 12, 2008 After Adams becomes President continues Washington's policy of neutrality between England and France despite opposition inside his own cabinet. 8.1 /10
S1.E7 ∙ Peacefield Sat, Apr 19, 2008 While in retirement in Peacefield, Adams looks back at his public life with some regrets and has to deal with tragedy in his personal life. 8.5 /10
