7.6/1017 votes#1 - Déjà Vu (1858-1961)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/2017
After a century of French occupation, Vietnam emerges independent but divided into North and South.
Director: Lynn Novick
Writer: Geoffrey C. Ward
6.0/101 votes#2 - A Nation of Drunkards
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2011
The start of the temperance movement in the 19th century under the stewardship of such leaders as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frances Willard and Carry Nation; and the Anti-Saloon League, which pushed for a constitutional amendment that would ban the sale and manufacture of alcohol.
Director: Lynn Novick
Writer: Geoffrey C. Ward
6.0/101 votes#3 - A Nation of Scofflaws
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2011
The problems that the Volstead Act and Prohibition caused, including a possible increase in alcoholism due to women frequenting the illicit speakeasies that replaced male-only saloons; adulterated liquor that poisons some drinkers; and civil-rights violations by overzealous federal agents anxious to make arrests. Despite the public's growing opposition to the ban, few politicians dare to speak against it due to the political might of the Anti-Saloon League.
Director: Lynn Novick
Writer: Geoffrey C. Ward
6.0/101 votes#4 - A Nation of Hypocrites
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2011
The factors that led to the end of Prohibition. The criminalizing of alcohol feeds large profits into the coffers of criminal organizations and turns such gangsters as Al Capone into celebrities. Wealthy Pauline Sabin encourages the repeal of the 18th Amendment; and brings together women from all classes who support her position. The 21st Amendment, which repeals the 18th, is adopted after Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1932 election and by late 1933 people can again legally buy drinks.
Director: Lynn Novick
Writer: Geoffrey C. Ward
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"Déjà Vu (1858-1961)" is the best rated episode directed by Lynn Novick. It scored 7.588/10 based on 17 votes. It was written by Geoffrey C. Ward. It aired on 9/17/2017 and is rated 1.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "A Nation of Drunkards".