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The Worst Episodes of The White House

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American history through the lens of its most iconic residence, transforming its four walls into a volatile stage where ambition, betrayal, romance, and rivalry collide behind closed doors.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The White House Season 1 Episode 3 - Stuck in the Middle
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    #1 - Stuck in the Middle

    S1:E3

    Jefferson now president, Washington is transformed. Tensions rise, whispers of blackmail spread, and a dangerous secret from Jefferson's private life threatens. Abroad, American ships face deadly threats as the Barbary Wars escalate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The White House Season 1 Episode 4 - Scandals and Lies
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    #2 - Scandals and Lies

    S1:E4

    Secrets come to light as a relationship is exposed. The Haitian Revolution looms large and political enemies gather, Jefferson battles to seal the Louisiana Purchase. He learns that the price of power comes steep.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The White House Season 1 Episode 5 - This Gilded Cage
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    #3 - This Gilded Cage

    S1:E5

    Heartbreaking loss leaves Jefferson reeling altering the course of lives bound to him. As Sally Hemings dreams of freedom and future, tensions reach breaking point when the rivalry between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton turns deadly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The White House Season 1 Episode 6 - Dolleys Squeezes
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    #4 - Dolleys Squeezes

    S1:E6

    James and Dolley Madison must breathe new life into American politics. Melinda Colbert returns to Washington, only to find that her romance with John Freeman faces impossible odds. The Madisons emerge as a political force.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The White House Season 1 Episode 7 - The British Are Coming
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    #5 - The British Are Coming

    S1:E7

    The War of 1812 erupts. As America is beset by the British, Madison falls gravely ill. His chances of survival are questioned and his allies must scramble to keep the government from falling apart. An attack on Washington appears imminent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The White House Season 1 Episode 8 - Burning Down the House
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    #6 - Burning Down the House

    S1:E8

    The British march on Washington. Whilst Madison joins the fight, Dolley makes a stand to save the White House's most sacred symbols. As the building burns, the survival of both the house and the nation it represents hangs in the balance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The White House Season 1 Episode 2 - Friends Disunited
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Friends Disunited

    S1:E2

    The Adams marriage strains under the weight of politics and ambition. Jefferson and Burr plot their path to power-only to see their alliance begin to unravel. Scandal dominates, a bitter election pits former friends against one another.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The White House Season 1 Episode 1 - Under This Roof
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Under This Roof

    S1:E1

    In a half-built mansion surrounded by mud and mosquitoes, President John Adams struggles to govern a fledgling nation. As personal tragedy and public scandal collide, Vice President Thomas Jefferson quietly wages a ruthless smear campaign. With his presidency under siege, Adams faces heartbreak at home and betrayal in office.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Stuck in the Middle" is the worst rated episode of "The White House". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/13/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Scandals and Lies".