9.2/1028 votesLoading...#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.
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9.0/1029 votesLoading...#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.
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8.8/1033 votesLoading...#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.
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8.7/1034 votesLoading...#4 - 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.
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8.7/1030 votesLoading...#5 - 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.
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8.6/1039 votesLoading...#6 - 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.
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8.6/1035 votesLoading...#7 - 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.
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8.6/1031 votesLoading...#8 - 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.
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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
Best Episodes Summary
"A Legacy (June 1963 - November 1963)" is the best rated episode of "Kennedy". It scored 9.2/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/20/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "From the Brink of War (October 1962 - June 1963)".