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The First Lady S1E8 — punch perfect
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The First Lady•Season 1•Episode 8

punch perfect

7.7/10 · 225 votesJun 5, 202254 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Dissatisfied with Franklin’s complacency over growing international atrocities in Europe, Eleanor forces his hand to assist Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. Having retired to Palm Springs, Jerry plans to keep active across the country, which leaves Betty to seek out new party companions at home.

Directed bySusanne Bier
Written byEllen Fairey, Abby Ajayi, Nikole Beckwith
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Cast9

Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Michelle Obama

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

Betty Ford

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Eleanor Roosevelt

O-T Fagbenle

O-T Fagbenle

Barack Obama

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Susan Elizabeth Ford

Lily Rabe

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Lorena Hickok

Regina Taylor

Regina Taylor

Marian Shields Robinson

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Aaron Eckhart

Aaron Eckhart

Gerald Ford

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Susanne Bier

Susanne Bier

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Ellen Fairey

Writer

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Abby Ajayi

Writer

Nikole Beckwith

Nikole Beckwith

Writer

Chris Arata

Chris Arata

"B" Camera Operator

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Episode Summary

"punch perfect" is episode 8 of The First Lady season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 225 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Susanne Bier and written by Ellen Fairey, Abby Ajayi, Nikole Beckwith, it aired on June 5, 2022.

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