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Binge this in 3h 36m•Peaking at 7.9/10

The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.

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Season 1

7.9/107 votes
Destiny of the Republic
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2025
Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
Director: Matt Ross
Writer: Mike Makowsky
7.8/107 votes
Casus Belli
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/6/2025
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
Director: Matt Ross
Writer: Mike Makowsky
7.7/107 votes
Party Faithful
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2025
In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
Director: Matt Ross
Writer: Mike Makowsky
7.3/109 votes
The Man from Ohio
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/6/2025
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
Director: Matt Ross
Writer: Mike Makowsky