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The Best Episodes of Kennedy

Every episode of Kennedy ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Kennedy!

A chronicle of John F. Kennedy's life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history.

Genre:Documentary
Network:History

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Kennedy" is "A Legacy (June 1963 - November 1963)", rated 9.1/10 from 28 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "A Legacy (June 1963 - November 1963)" aired on 11/20/2023 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "From the Brink of War (October 1962 - June 1963)".

  • A Legacy (June 1963 - November 1963)
    9.1/10 28 votes

    #1 - A Legacy (June 1963 - November 1963)

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2023

    The final months of John F. Kennedy's life and the legacy he left behind.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • From the Brink of War (October 1962 - June 1963)
    8.9/10 29 votes

    #2 - From the Brink of War (October 1962 - June 1963)

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2023

    Bringing the country back from the brink of nuclear war, Kennedy pursues diplomacy with the Soviets and decides to address civil rights in a way no president has before: as a moral issue.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Kennedy Machine (1956 - 1960)
    8.8/10 33 votes

    #3 - The Kennedy Machine (1956 - 1960)

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/19/2023

    Kennedy embarks on an unprecedented 5-year campaign for the presidency, revolutionizing modern campaigning and the use of television.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crisis (January 1962 - October 1962)
    8.7/10 30 votes

    #4 - Crisis (January 1962 - October 1962)

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2023

    After nuclear weapons are placed 90 miles from the Florida coast in Cuba, Kennedy faces his ultimate trial, the most dangerous moment in human history.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Into the Political Jungle (1946 - 1956)
    8.6/10 33 votes

    #5 - Into the Political Jungle (1946 - 1956)

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2023

    Coming home after the Second World War, Kennedy begins a career in politics, running for the House of Representatives in Massachusetts.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Torch Has Passed (January 1961 - December 1961)
    8.6/10 31 votes

    #6 - The Torch Has Passed (January 1961 - December 1961)

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2023

    The youngest president ever elected, Kennedy faces the height of the Cold War and a national civil rights crisis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jack (1917-1940)
    8.5/10 38 votes

    #7 - Jack (1917-1940)

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/18/2023

    Kennedy navigates his formative years, including his time in school, relationship with his family, and his early interests in history and politics.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The World at War (1940 - 1946)
    8.5/10 34 votes

    #8 - The World at War (1940 - 1946)

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/2023

    When the United States joins the war against Nazi Germany and Japan, Kennedy volunteers for the Navy and is deployed to the Pacific.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A