Season 1

E1. John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon

Mar 6, 2016 · 43m

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.

E2. Abraham Lincoln vs. Stephen A. Douglas

Mar 13, 2016 · 43m

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

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

Mar 20, 2016 · 43m

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.

E4. Truman v. Dewey

Mar 27, 2016 · 43m

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.

E5. Jackson v. Adams

Apr 3, 2016 · 43m

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.

E6. Clinton v. Bush

Apr 10, 2016 · 43m

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