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The First Lady S1E9 — rift
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The First Lady•Season 1•Episode 9

rift

8.0/10 · 220 votesJun 12, 202254 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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As Franklin helms the United States’ entry into World War II, Eleanor patriotically rallies the country as First Lady, which leaves Hick neglected on the sidelines. After Betty’s spiraling addiction reaches a breaking point, Jerry intervenes with the help of family and friends. When Donald

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Viola Davis

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Michelle Obama

Michelle Pfeiffer

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Betty Ford

Gillian Anderson

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Eleanor Roosevelt

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Barack Obama

Dakota Fanning

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Susan Elizabeth Ford

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Lorena Hickok

Regina Taylor

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Marian Shields Robinson

Kiefer Sutherland

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Aaron Eckhart

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Gerald Ford

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Chris Arata

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"B" Camera Operator

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Episode Summary

"rift" is episode 9 of The First Lady season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 220 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on June 12, 2022.

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