Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia

Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia

Ended First aired 22/Mar/2026 United States English 1 season(s) 4 episode(s)
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Pulling back the curtain on the complex and high stakes relationship between the FBI Director and U.S. President, this series explores their pivotal moments of tension, the FBI's delicate neutrality and its national security implications.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
4 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Mar/2026
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S1E4
Freeh / Clinton: Under Scrutiny
Air date: 29/Mar/2026 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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In the post-Cold War era, Bill Clinton appoints Louis Freeh as FBI Director; their relationship strains amid the controversy of the Lewinsky investigation and ruptures permanently at a moment when the country can least afford the breakdown.

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In the post-Cold War era, Bill Clinton appoints Louis Freeh as FBI Director; their relationship strains amid the controversy of the Lewinsky investigation and ruptures permanently at a moment when the country can least afford the breakdown.

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Mueller / Bush: Tracked and Surveilled
Air date: 29/Mar/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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In the wake of 9/11, George W. Bush and new FBI Director Robert Mueller unite to prevent another attack, but their close alignment ushers in the Patriot Act and an era of surveillance and government overreach not seen since Hoover's reign.

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In the wake of 9/11, George W. Bush and new FBI Director Robert Mueller unite to prevent another attack, but their close alignment ushers in the Patriot Act and an era of surveillance and government overreach not seen since Hoover's reign.

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Hoover / Nixon: Friends with Secrets
Air date: 22/Mar/2026 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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During his tenure, J. Edgar Hoover transforms the FBI into a law-enforcement powerhouse — and a hub of unchecked surveillance. When Richard Nixon pressures him to expand domestic spying, Hoover is forced to defend the Bureau's independence.

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During his tenure, J. Edgar Hoover transforms the FBI into a law-enforcement powerhouse — and a hub of unchecked surveillance. When Richard Nixon pressures him to expand domestic spying, Hoover is forced to defend the Bureau's independence.

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Comey / Trump: Loyalty Test
Air date: 22/Mar/2026 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 43 min
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Donald Trump takes office as the FBI investigates Hillary Clinton and Russian election interference. When Director James Comey refuses to pledge loyalty, Trump fires him, raising questions about the FBI's independence and national security.

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Donald Trump takes office as the FBI investigates Hillary Clinton and Russian election interference. When Director James Comey refuses to pledge loyalty, Trump fires him, raising questions about the FBI's independence and national security.

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James B. Comey
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Donald Trump
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J. Edgar Hoover
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Richard Nixon
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Louis Freeh
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Bill Clinton
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Robert Mueller
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George W. Bush
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Amy Entelis
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Eric Johnson
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Katie Hinman
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