The BEST episodes of American Dynasties: The Kennedys season 1

Every episode of American Dynasties: The Kennedys season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Dynasties: The Kennedys season 1!

Explore the Kennedy family's rise to power and how personal relationships within the Kennedy dynasty shaped national and global events from the Cold War to the Wall Street crash.

Last Updated: 9/28/2024Network: CNNStatus: Ended
The Legend of Camelot
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7.88
25 votes

#1 - The Legend of Camelot

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/8/2018

Numbed by grief after the assassination of her husband, Jackie crafts JFK’s legacy, while Bobby becomes a champion of the dispossessed and the family’s next great political hope.

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Family Secrets
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7.77
35 votes

#2 - Family Secrets

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/1/2018

As personal scandal threatens his marriage and looming nuclear war undermines his administration, President John F. Kennedy must fight to protect the presidency, the country and the world.

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The Power of Wealth
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7.73
51 votes

#3 - The Power of Wealth

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/11/2018

Joseph “Joe” Kennedy’s political ambition passes first to his son Joe Jr. and then to reluctant second son, Jack.

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The Legacy
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7.71
28 votes

#4 - The Legacy

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/15/2018

Tragedy strikes again when Bobby Kennedy is assassinated in LA and only surviving son, Ted Kennedy, must overcome scandal and misfortune to continue the family legacy and pass the baton to the next generation.

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The Path to Power
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7.64
45 votes

#5 - The Path to Power

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/18/2018

John F. Kennedy launches a long-shot bid for power, but the seemingly perfect candidate must confront the issues of his health, faith and fidelity if he is to have any chance of reaching the White House.

Directors: Tim Dunn
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Brothers in Arms
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7.58
38 votes

#6 - Brothers in Arms

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/25/2018

A confident, popular John F. Kennedy is sworn in as the youngest ever elected American president, but he will have to rely on his brother, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, to help him navigate the disasters of 1961.

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