Series synopsis
First Ladies is an American documentary war & politics television series that premiered on CNN on October 4, 2020. It ended on November 22, 2020. It stars Robin Wright.
Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
Premise
Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
Premise: Second to none.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robin Wright as Narrator
Guest cast
- Barack Obama as Self (archive footage)
- Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom as Self (archive footage)
- Donald Trump as Self (archive footage)
- Jill Biden as Self (archive footage)
- Joe Biden as Self (archive footage)
- Laura Bush as Self (archive footage)
- Bill Clinton as Self (archive footage)
- Jacqueline Kennedy as Self (archive footage)
- John McCain as Self (archive footage)
- Nancy Pelosi as Self (archive footage)
- Karen Pence as Self (archive footage)
- Mike Pence as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 4, 2020 | November 22, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelle Obama In 2008, Michelle Obama became the first Black First Lady after her husband, Barack Obama, was elected as the first Black President of the United States. Their presence in the White House inspired public enthusiasm and vicious attacks in equal measure. In spite of this, she carved out her own legacy while being an essential part of her husband’s history-making presidency. |
October 4, 2020 |
| 2 |
Jackie Kennedy Jackie Kennedy’s time in the White House was short – thirty-five tumultuous months that promised a new dawn for America but were marked by private betrayal and public tragedy. Using rarely seen personal letters, photographs and intimate audio recordings, the episode reveals how Jackie took control of JFK’s legacy in the days following his assassination. |
October 11, 2020 |
| 3 |
Nancy Reagan Nancy Reagan is popularly known as the doting wife of President Ronald Reagan, but in reality, she had much more than a supporting role in the first ‘Hollywood’ presidency. From Ronald Reagan’s first campaign for the White House in 1980, to his Cold War ending triumph in 1987, Nancy Reagan was calling the shots behind the scenes. |
October 18, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CNN |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 4, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 22, 2020 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |