Thomas Jefferson

A Revolutionary is Born (1743-1773): In 1843, Thomas Jefferson, born to a powerful family, quietly readied himself to lead in a growing revolution. (S1, ep 1)

Independence: As colonists resist British rule, Jefferson's call for liberty sparks revolution, leading to a declaration that shapes a new nation and global democracy. (S1, ep 2)

Jefferson At War (1777-1784): Just as Jefferson is sworn in as the governor of the new state of Virginia, war arrives on his doorstep. (S1, ep 3)

Jefferson In Paris (1784-1793): In Paris, Jefferson is thriving. While there, he begins an entanglement with an enslaved teenager that will shape the next 40 years of his life. (S1, ep 4)

President Jefferson (1793- 1809): After a dirty fight, Jefferson wins the presidency against his former friend, John Adams. (S1, ep 5)

Jeffersons Legacy (1809-1826): His retirement is fraught with controversy and consumed by debts he cannot repay. He fights to perpetuate his legacy as America's Founding Father. (S1, ep 6)