Series synopsis
Benjamin Franklin is an American documentary television series that premiered on PBS on April 4, 2022. It ended on April 5, 2022. It stars Peter Coyote, Mandy Patinkin, Josh Lucas and Liam Neeson.
Explore the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
Premise
Explore the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Peter Coyote as Narrator (voice)
- Mandy Patinkin as Benjamin Franklin (voice)
- Josh Lucas as William Franklin (voice)
- Liam Neeson as Alexander Wedderburn / Ambassador Lord Stormont (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | April 4, 2022 | April 5, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Join or Die (1706-1774) After building a printing empire in Philadelphia with his wife Deborah, Benjamin Franklin gains worldwide fame from electricity experiments, then spends years in London trying to keep Britain and America together as his family comes apart. |
April 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
An American (1775-1790) In wartime Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin helps Thomas Jefferson craft the Declaration of Independence. In Paris, he wins French support for the American Revolution. Back home, he works on the Constitution of the new United States. |
April 5, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 4, 2022 |
| Last aired | April 5, 2022 |
| Runtime | 116 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 20:00:00 |