The First Lady

2022 TV-MA 1h 00m 7.2

In the East Wing of the White House, many of history's most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America's charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies.

A revelatory reframing of American leadership through the lens of the First Ladies. Starring Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford,and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, this series delves deep into the Ladies' personal and political lives, exploring everything from their journeys to Washington, family life, and world-changing political contributions, the impact of the White House's women is no longer hidden from view.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 That White House

1. That White House

Aired: Apr 17, 2022

Eleanor commits to Franklin's uncertain political future. Betty unexpectedly ...

Episode 2 Voices Carry

2. Voices Carry

Aired: Apr 24, 2022

Eleanor presses Franklin to act more boldly against the Great Depression. Aft...

Episode 3 Please Allow Me

3. Please Allow Me

Aired: May 1, 2022

Young Eleanor attends her coming out party in New York where she meets cousin...

Episode 4 Cracked Pot

Aired: May 8, 2022

Franklin's marital indiscretions push Eleanor to socialize with more politica...

Episode 5 See Saw

Aired: May 15, 2022

Eleanor holds the White House's first all-female press conference and grows c...

Episode 6 Shout Out

Aired: May 22, 2022

Eleanor, Betty and Michelle's daring stances put them in the spotlight.

Episode 7 Nadir

Aired: May 29, 2022

Eleanor doubles down on her efforts to confront racism. Betty helps Jerry sec...

Episode 8 Punch Perfect

8. Punch Perfect

Aired: Jun 5, 2022

Eleanor forces Franklin's hand in assisting Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germ...

Episode 9 Rift

Aired: Jun 12, 2022

Eleanor rallies the country as the U.S. enters WW II. After Betty's addiction...

Episode 10 Victory Dance

10. Victory Dance

Aired: Jun 19, 2022

Franklin gifts Eleanor the charter for the League of Nations. After rehab, Be...

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Main Cast

Viola Davis Michelle Obama

Michelle Pfeiffer Betty Ford

Gillian Anderson Eleanor Roosevelt

Dakota Fanning Susan Elizabeth Ford

Lily Rabe Lorena Hickok

Regina Taylor Marian Shields Robinson

Kiefer Sutherland Franklin D. Roosevelt

Aaron Eckhart Gerald Ford

O-T Fagbenle Barack Obama

Kristine Froseth Young Betty Ford

Clea DuVall Tommy

Jackie Earle Haley Louis Howe

Judy Greer Nancy Howe

Jayme Lawson Young Michelle Obama

Kate Mulgrew Susan Sher

Derek Cecil Donald Rumsfeld

Cailee Spaeny Anna Eleanor Roosevelt

Michael Potts Fraser Robinson

Patrice Johnson Clara Powell

Michael Aronov Rahm Emanuel

Lexi Underwood Malia Obama

Rhys Wakefield Dick Cheney

Gloria Reuben Valerie Jarrett

Ellen Burstyn Sara Delano Roosevelt

Saniyya Sidney Sasha Obama

Creators

Aaron Cooley Creator

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Official Trailer

Official Teaser - ‘How Do You Really Feel About Being First Lady?’

Info about The First Lady

Current Status: Canceled

Network: Showtime

Genres: Drama, History, Biography