#1
S1E6
Cuban Missiles
The Cuban Missile Crisis brings America and Russia to the brink of war. Jackie leaves JFK after one infidelity too many.
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#2
S1E8
My Brother's Keeper
Bobby blames himself for his brother's death. Five years later, tragedy strikes again.
#3
S1E3
Bay of Pigs
When the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.
#4
Lancer and Lace
S1E7
#5
Joe's Revenge
S1E1
#6
The First Campaign
S1E2
#7
Bobby's War
S1E4
#8
Life Sentences
S1E5
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Riots over desegregation in the South force JFK to act. Jackie's use of amphetamines continues. Joe Sr. suffers a stroke.
#7
Bobby's War
S1E4
#6
The First Campaign
S1E2
#5
Joe's Revenge
S1E1
#4
Lancer and Lace
S1E7
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