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The Best Episodes of The Presidents

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

Best episode
S1E8 Carter to George W. Bush (1977-Present)
8.38 votes
Worst episode
S1E3 Taylor to Lincoln (1849-1865)
7.616 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.0avg
Binge time
9h 0m
9 episodes
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    The Presidents Season 1 Episode 8 - Carter to George W. Bush (1977-Present)
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    S1:E8

    From the fall of the Berlin Wall to the inauguration of 2005, Carter suffers through an economic depression and the Iran Hostage Crisis; Reagan survives assassination, Iran-Contra, and the Strategic Defense Initiative; George Bush initiates the Gulf War; Clinton presides over a booming economy, sex scandals, and impeachment; and George W. Bush follows 9/11 with his cowboy Doctrine of Pre-emptive Strikes.

    Director:Rhys Thomas
    Writer:Rhys Thomas

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  2. The Presidents Season 1 Episode 1 - Washington to Monroe (1789-1825)
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    S1:E1

    During the heady days of the Constitutional Era, America's Founding Fathers set the future of a nation on its course. Washington helps define the Presidency that evolves through Monroe's administration, while Adams sees the country through the XYZ Affair and Jefferson signs the Louisiana Purchase.

    Director:Rhys Thomas
    Writer:Rhys Thomas

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  3. The Presidents Season 1 Episode 2 - John Q. Adams to Polk (1825-1849)
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S1:E2

    In a period of rapid growth for the nation and contentious politics in Washington, Jackson heralds in the era of the Common Man and Manifest Destiny. Quincy Adams threatens to undo the virtues of American politics, while the economy tumbles during Van Buren's term. Harrison dies in office and Polk declares war on Mexico.

    Director:Rhys Thomas
    Writer:Rhys Thomas

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  4. The Presidents Season 1 Episode 4 - Andrew Johnson to Arthur (1865-1885)
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S1:E4

    The Age of Reconstruction follows the Civil War. Three of the five presidents during this period are former generals of this war. Highlights include Johnson's impeachment trial, Grant's triumphs, the back room politics of Hayes, and Arthur's Civil Service reforms.

    Director:Rhys Thomas
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  5. The Presidents Season 1 Episode 5 - Cleveland to Taft (1885-1913)
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S1:E5

    During an era of unbridled economic growth called the Gilded Age, Cleveland becomes the first president to serve two non-consecutive terms, McKinley is assassinated, Teddy Roosevelt launches an all-out anti-trust assault on Big Money monopolies, and Taft becomes estranged from his mentor and friend, Teddy Roosevelt.

    Director:Rhys Thomas
    Writer:Rhys Thomas

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  6. The Presidents Season 1 Episode 7 - Truman to Ford (1945-1977)
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E7

    Truman leads the United States into the Atomic Age and the beginning of the Cold War. The most likeable president in U.S. history and hero of D-Day, Eisenhower is followed by the youthful charisma of Kennedy, until his tragic assassination. LBJ finally pulls out of Vietnam, while Nixon resigns and Ford stumbles. Along the way the moon is reached.

    Director:Rhys Thomas
    Writer:Rhys Thomas

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  7. The Presidents Season 1 Episode 6 - Wilson to FDR (1913-1945)
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E6

    While America emerges as a super-power, Wilson promises to "make the world safe for democracy," Harding's administration is wracked by scandal, Coolidge ushers the nation to a dangerous economic precipice that leaves Hoover with the Great Depression--which finally ends as FDR leads the nation through WWII.

    Director:Rhys Thomas
    Writer:Rhys Thomas

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  8. The Presidents Season 1 Episode 3 - Taylor to Lincoln (1849-1865)
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    S1:E3

    The most volatile period in U.S. history leads to the American Civil War. Follow the Presidency from the rough style of Taylor--the second president to die in office--and relative ineffectiveness of Fillmore and Pierce, to the near treason of Buchanan's administration, to Lincoln's shocking assassination.

    Director:Rhys Thomas
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  9. The Presidents Season 1 Episode 9 - All the President's Wives
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E9

    As the saying goes, behind every great man stands a great woman. This special bonus feature sets about both proving and disproving the adage. From the remarkable accomplishments of Eleanor Roosevelt to the quiet strength of Barbara Bush to the future Presidential hopes of Hillary Rodham Clinton, take a fascinating look at the nation's most significant others.

    Director:Rhys Thomas
    Writer:Rhys Thomas

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Best Episodes Summary

"Carter to George W. Bush (1977-Present)" is the best rated episode of The Presidents. It scored 8.3/10 from 8 votes. Written and directed by Rhys Thomas, it aired on March 8, 2005. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Washington to Monroe (1789-1825)".

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