Series synopsis
Thomas Jefferson is an American documentary television series that premiered on History on February 17, 2025. It ended on February 19, 2025. It stars Jon Meacham, Devin E. Haqq, Susan A. Kern and Gayle Jessup White.
The HISTORY® Channel continues to cement its place as the leader of premium presidential biographies with the premiere of the six-part television event “Thomas Jefferson”
Premise
The HISTORY® Channel continues to cement its place as the leader of premium presidential biographies with the premiere of the six-part television event “Thomas Jefferson”
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jon Meacham as Self (Commentary)
- Devin E. Haqq as Narrator
- Susan A. Kern as Self (Commentary)
- Gayle Jessup White as Self (Commentary)
- Vinson Cunningham as Self (Commentary)
- Frank Cogliano as Self (Commentary)
- Annette Gordon-Reed as Self (Commentary)
- John Avlon as Self (Commentary)
Supporting cast
- Niya Bates as Self (Commentary)
- Bill Barker as Self (Commentary)
- Paul Finkelman as Self (Commentary)
- Mia Bay as Self (Commentary)
- Peter S. Onuf as Self (Commentary)
- Kay Wright Lewis as Self (Commentary)
- Johann Neem as Self (Commentary)
- Andrew Davenport as Self (Commentary)
- Aedan Jayce as Thomas Jefferson
- Andy Bowles as James Madison
- Evyn Flanders as Elizabeth Jefferson
- David J. Charles as Peter Jefferson
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 17, 2025 | February 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Revolutionary is Born (1743-1773) In 1743, Thomas Jefferson is born to one of the most powerful families in the most powerful of Britain’s 13 North American colonies. After a privileged upbringing and the finest education, young Jefferson quietly prepares to lead the charge towards a burgeoning revolution. |
February 17, 2025 |
| 2 |
Independence (1774-1776) As colonists become more disgruntled with British tyranny, Thomas Jefferson’s words become a galvanizing push toward liberty. When colonists finally reach their breaking point, he is tasked with declaring independence in a document that will birth a new nation, a new way of governing, and become a tenant of democracy around the globe. |
February 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
Jefferson at War (1777-1784) Just as Jefferson is sworn in as the governor of the new state of Virginia, war arrives on his doorstep. As an intellectual with no military background, he struggles to protect himself and his constituents in the face of British attacks. After a disastrous tenure as governor, Jefferson retires from politics only to face public humiliation and personal tragedy. |
February 18, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 17, 2025 |
| Last aired | February 19, 2025 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |