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Frontline•Season 44•Episode 12

The Rise of RFK Jr.

5.9/10 · 42 votesOct 21, 2025115 min

Ranked #10 of 17 in Season 44•+0.1 vs season avg

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The dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. How the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health.

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Will Lyman

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"The Rise of RFK Jr." is episode 12 of Frontline season 44. It scored 5.9/10 from 42 votes, ranking #10 of 17 episodes this season (season average 5.8). It aired on October 21, 2025.

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