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The Best Episodes of Lincoln's Dilemma Season 1

Every episode of Lincoln's Dilemma Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Lincoln's Dilemma Season 1!

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Discover a side of Abraham Lincoln you've never seen before. In this four-part docuseries, a diverse panel of historians and rare archival materials offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Lincoln's Dilemma Season 1 Episode 1 - The Anti-Slavery Candidate
    6.3/10(54 votes)

    #1 - The Anti-Slavery Candidate

    S1:E1

    As Lincoln prepares to take office, the debate over slavery pushes the country toward a civil war.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Lincoln's Dilemma Season 1 Episode 2 - So You See, the Man Moves
    6.3/10(49 votes)

    #2 - So You See, the Man Moves

    S1:E2

    Thousands of enslaved people flee north and join Union forces, tipping the scales of military power. Lincoln strategizes the path to reunification.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Lincoln's Dilemma Season 1 Episode 3 - A New Birth of Freedom
    6.0/10(47 votes)

    #3 - A New Birth of Freedom

    S1:E3

    Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation, but Black Americans like Frederick Douglass know it's a far cry from abolition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Lincoln's Dilemma Season 1 Episode 4 - A Sacred Effort
    5.9/10(44 votes)

    #4 - A Sacred Effort

    S1:E4

    Lincoln wins reelection. In the aftermath of the war, he commits himself to abolishing slavery and passes the 13th Amendment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Anti-Slavery Candidate" is the best rated episode of "Lincoln's Dilemma" season 1. It scored 6.3/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/17/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "So You See, the Man Moves".