ALLTV

While in retirement, Adams begins to write his memoirs, corresponds with Jefferson after a series of personal tragedies, and lives to see his son John Quincy become president.

John Adams

Part 7: Peacefield

President Adams tries desperately to keep the nation out of war; Adams disowns his alcoholic son, Charles; Jefferson claims the presidency after Adams fails to win a second term.

Part 6: Unnecessary War

Adams becomes the country's first vice president; the ongoing conflict between the British and the French strains Adams' friendship with Jefferson; Adams is elected president in 1796.

Part 5: Unite or Die

John and Abigail reunite in Paris; he goes to London as America's first minister to Britain, then must deal with family concerns upon his return to Boston.

Part 4: Reunion

Adams and Jefferson visit France to gain financial and military support for America's Revolutionary War effort; Adams falls victim to an illness.

Part 3: Don't Tread on Me

Adams nominates George Washington to lead the newly formed Continental Army; Thomas Jefferson drafts the Declaration of Independence; Congress votes to declare independence from England.

Part 2: Independence

After the Boston Massacre, John Adams agrees to serve as defense attorney for the accused British soldiers; several years later, he joins the Continental Congress.

Part 1: Join or Die

Watch TV Networks, Shows and Movies | DIRECTV

pageProperties

The latest movies and must watch shows!

referenceIdentity

scrollToTop

tvGuideButtonPanel

Max with DIRECTV

The second season of The House of the Dragon premieres 6/16. Watch on the Max app, HBO Channels or On Demand.

Data/messaging rates may apply for app download/usage. Max subscription required.

Welcome to your ultimate entertainment destination. Watch Special Ops: Lioness and more, all in one network.

Watch exclusive original series and the best of Hollywood with iconic and new blockbusters—uncut and commercial-free.

MGM+ is a trademark of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lion Corp. All copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights are the property of their respective owners.

Watch visionary original series and hit movies like Power Book II: Ghost, John Wick: Chapter 4, and much more.

DtvEntertainmentCarousel

tvGuideSearchButton

The life of the founding father whose independent spirit and vision steers America through a tumultuous period.

S1 E5 | Part 5: Unite or Die