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The Best Episodes of The Reagans Season 1

Every episode of The Reagans Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Reagans Season 1!

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A four-part documentary series that explores the many surprisingly unexamined aspects of the Reagan White House, and how Nancy Reagan's paper-doll image was at odds with the power she ultimately wielded throughout her husband's presidency.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Reagans Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3 - The Great Undoing
    7.1/10(81 votes)

    S1:E3

    The triumph of both Reagans is explored as Ronald sets about undoing the New Deal and Great Society, setting off a political chain reaction that reverberates to this day. Nancy struggles with her image, as does Ronald. As they seem to care more about the rich and the military industrial complex than the poor, the fallacy of trickle-down economics is revealed.

    Director:Matt Tyrnauer
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Reagans Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4 - In the Stars
    7.1/10(67 votes)

    S1:E4

    The Reagans’ second term - and near-collapse of the administration in light of the Iran-Contra scandal – comes under examination. Nancy’s behind-the-scenes machinations reveal her true influence and power: expertly balancing the act of a dutiful wife as Ronald’s health declines with her quest to shape the Reagan legacy. The Reagans’ tragic inaction in the face of the HIV-AIDS pandemic is assessed with Dr. Anthony Fauci weighing in. Series finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Reagans Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1 - The Hollywood Myth Machine
    6.8/10(109 votes)

    S1:E1

    The rise of Ronald Reagan from liberal movie star to an unlikely conservative politician who shocked the nation by capturing the governorship of the largest state. Closely examining American myths and the myth-making so expertly exploited by the Reagans to seize power, episode one also looks at the ruthless rise of the corporate political right, which led Reagan to become an evangelist for small government.

    Director:Matt Tyrnauer
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Reagans Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2 - The Right Turn
    6.8/10(90 votes)

    S1:E2

    A closer look at Reagan’s record on race — and a re-examination of his history as a law-and-order candidate who effectively used racialist codes as a strategy to win elections. The resonances with today’s political landscape and the tactics currently deployed by some in the GOP (and the reaction of the left) are categorical. Nancy starts to come into her own as a political force.

    Director:Matt Tyrnauer
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 3 - The Great Undoing" is the best rated episode of "The Reagans" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 81 votes. Directed by Matt Tyrnauer and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/29/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Part 4 - In the Stars".