The White House
Overview
Exploring American history through the perspective of its most famous house, this story turns its interior into a dynamic arena where ambition, deceit, love, and competition clash in secret.
Episodes
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1
Under This Roof
President John Adams attempts to govern a fragile new nation from a half-finished mansion, surrounded by mud and plagued by mosquitoes. As private gri...
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2
Friends Disunited
Political ambition and private strain collide as the Adamses’ marriage fractures under the pressure of public life. Meanwhile, Jefferson and Burr sc...
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3
Stuck in the Middle
With Jefferson in the presidency, Washington undergoes a significant transformation. As rumors of blackmail circulate, tensions mount, and a perilous ...
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4
Scandals and Lies
As hidden truths emerge, a relationship is brought to the forefront. The Haitian Revolution casts a long shadow, and adversaries in politics begin to ...
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5
This Gilded Cage
After a devastating loss, Jefferson finds himself in turmoil, impacting the lives of those connected to him. Meanwhile, Sally Hemings aspires for a li...
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6
Dolleys Squeezes
James and Dolley Madison strive to revitalize the landscape of American politics. Meanwhile, Melinda Colbert makes her return to Washington, only to d...
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7
The British Are Coming
The War of 1812 begins, and as the British threaten America, President Madison becomes seriously ill. Concerns about his recovery grow, leaving his su...
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8
Burning Down the House
The British advance on Washington, D.C. While Madison takes up arms to defend the city, Dolley steps up to protect the White House's cherished symbols...
