American Experience S18E5 — John and Abigail Adams

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American Experience•Season 18•Episode 5

John and Abigail Adams

8.0/10 · 74 votesJan 23, 200655 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 18•+0.5 vs season avg

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An engrossing portrait of the second U.S. president and first lady, costars Simon Russell Beale and Linda Emond. Included: the friendship (and enmity) between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (James Barbour), who both died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of

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Episode Summary

"John and Abigail Adams" is episode 5 of American Experience season 18. It scored 8.0/10 from 74 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on January 23, 2006.

Next: E6 · The Nuremberg Trials Best of Season 18