The Presidents(2005)
The Lives and Legacies of the 43 Leaders of the United States.
Overview
The show documents each of the Presidents in the union, starting with George Washington, following a chronological order up until George W. Bush. Each President's segment begins with the narrator giving a brief dossier about each one, from their political affiliation, family, and notable traits. The show then highlights the history behind each presidency, linking each one to the following.
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Season 1
9 episodes • 2005
Season 1
9 episodes • 2005
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington to Monroe (1789-1825) | Jan 18, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 2 | John Q. Adams to Polk (1825-1849) | Jan 25, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Taylor to Lincoln (1849-1865) | Feb 1, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Andrew Johnson to Arthur (1865-1885) | Feb 8, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Cleveland to Taft (1885-1913) | Feb 15, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Wilson to FDR (1913-1945) | Feb 22, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Truman to Ford (1945-1977) | Mar 1, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Carter to George W. Bush (1977-Present) | Mar 8, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 9 | All the President's Wives | Mar 15, 2005 | 0.0 |
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