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The eight-hour scripted drama/miniseries The Kennedys, recounts the scandal, tragedy, public greatness, and private frailty of America’s first "royal" family in an intimate look at how Joseph Kennedy Sr. shaped his sons, John and Robert, to become two of the most influential men in the country’s history.

Drama · 2011 · 44 min

Starring Greg Kinnear , Katie Holmes , Barry Pepper

Director Jon Cassar

EPISODE 1

A Father’s Great Expectations

The Kennedys rally to put Jack in the White House, but their difficult past illuminates a deeper struggle.

41 min · Apr 3, 2011
EPISODE 2

Shared Victories, Private Struggles

Congressman Jack Kennedy's progression to Washington appears unstoppable. However, when Jacqueline's mother's prophecy that Jack will never be faithful seems true, Joe Sr. tries to solve the problem the only way he knows how.

42 min · Apr 3, 2011
EPISODE 3

Failed Invasion, Failed Fidelity

When the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.

42 min · Apr 5, 2011
EPISODE 4

Broken Promises and Deadly Barriers

In August 1961 the Russians move troops into Berlin, though their intentions are unclear. JFK prepares for the possibility that Khrushchev might try to take the city. Bobby announces the formation of the Organized Crime Division. Chicago mobster Sam Giancana is livid about it, and blames Frank Sinatra, who had arranged a meeting between the gangster and Joe Kennedy Sr before the 1960 election.

42 min · Apr 6, 2011
EPISODE 5

Moral Issues and Inner Turmoil

At home and with little to do, for the first time in his life Joe Sr feels useless. Rose is angry, and feels her sons have abandoned their father. Then, terrible news: Joe suffers a stroke from which he may never fully recover. In the South, civil rights demonstrators are protesting. James Meredith, a black student, is attempting to gain admission to the University of Mississippi. Riots are imminent, and protests are forming outside the school.

42 min · Apr 7, 2011
EPISODE 6

On the Brink of War

It is October 1962 and Jack's marriage is a shambles because of his infidelity. There is an impending crisis in the Caribbean - the Soviet Union has placed nuclear missiles on the island of Cuba. Tensions are high, and Jack is being pressured to attack Cuba with the purpose of removing the missiles.

42 min · Apr 8, 2011

Greg Kinnear

John F. Kennedy
Katie Holmes

Jacqueline Kennedy
Barry Pepper

Robert F. Kennedy
Tom Wilkinson

Joseph Kennedy Sr.
Diana Hardcastle

Rose Kennedy
Kristin Booth

Ethel Kennedy
Jon Cassar

Director
Jon Cassar

Creator