Despite formidable stars and a rich history to draw from, a lack of focus and shallow characterization make The First Lady second-rate television. Read critic reviews
The First Lady (2022)
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Episodes
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1. That White House
Air date: Apr 17, 2022
Eleanor commits to Franklin's uncertain political future; Betty unexpectedly becomes second lady upon Jerry's nomination; Michelle wrestles with the consequences of Barack becoming the first Black president of the United States.
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2. Voices Carry
Air date: Apr 24, 2022
Eleanor presses Franklin to act more boldly against the Great Depression; after Nixon's resignation, Betty becomes first lady days before a scheduled state dinner; Michelle faces opposition from members of Barack's transition team.
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3. Please Allow Me
Air date: May 1, 2022
Young Eleanor makes her societal debut in New York and meets her ambitious cousin, Franklin; young Betty, trapped in an abusive marriage, finds herself pursued by hotshot lawyer Jerry; young Michelle trains an idealistic summer intern named Barack.
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4. Cracked Pot
Air date: May 8, 2022
Franklin's marital indiscretions push Eleanor to socialize with more politically active women; a stubborn shoulder injury begins Betty's troubled history with pain medication; Michelle vows to put Chicago's inadequate health care system to task.
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5. See Saw
Air date: May 15, 2022
Eleanor holds the White House's first all-female press conference and grows closer to journalist Lorena "Hick" Hickock; Betty publicly announces her breast cancer diagnosis; Michelle prompts new legislation with her healthy school lunch program.
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6. Shout Out
Air date: May 22, 2022
Eleanor moves Hick into the White House while Franklin has the FBI spy on her; Betty works to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, which aggravates Jerry's staff; Michelle pushes Barack to support marriage equality despite his reelection concerns.
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7. Nadir
Air date: May 29, 2022
Eleanor doubles down on her efforts to confront racism; Betty helps Jerry secure the Republican nomination for reelection while her problems with addiction worsen; Michelle grieves after gun violence tragedies and advocates for legislative action.
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8. Punch Perfect
Air date: Jun 5, 2022
Eleanor forces Franklin's hand in assisting Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany; while Jerry spends his retirement on the road, Betty seeks out new party companions at home; despite Barack's hesitations, Michelle directly speaks out about race.
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9. Rift
Air date: Jun 12, 2022
Eleanor rallies the country as the United States enters World War II; after Betty's addiction spirals, Jerry and her family intervene; Michelle joins Hillary Clinton on the 2016 presidential campaign trail to advocate for the dignity of women.
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10. Victory Dance
Air date: Jun 19, 2022
Franklin gifts Eleanor the charter for the League of Nations; after rehab, Betty vows to help others with addiction problems; Barack and Michelle prepare to leave the White House, determined to continue making a difference in the world.
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I didn't know much about these First Ladies. The acting is superb. Enjoying the storylines.
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Maybe it's because I love history but I found the show very entertaining and interesting. The performances of the three leads were all outstanding! Michelle Pfieffer became Betty Ford to me. If there was not a cohesive theme between the different stories and time periods, I think that's because that was the theme. These were three very different women from very different time periods in our country's history but they all found a way to make a difference and put their stamp on a role that they found themselves thrust into.
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The representation is worth watching, as are the effort put in by the cast. The wide focus on the LGBT-narrative is refreshing and overdue.
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Betty Ford's story has by far the most depth and emotion, as well as being the most enjoyable to watch by a mile. The Roosevelt story has some good moments but isn't nearly as engaging. Sadly the Obama era was almost unwatchable — the impressions were just too distracting.
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Great series, eye-opening, portraying strong and empowered women. A must see to for the audience. Kudos on taking these amazing life stories and examples mainstream.
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Eh it kinda sucked, wasn't relatable.
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Truly a painful experience. Bad acting, bad screenwriting, bad everything. Just wow.
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I really enjoy this series. My favorites are Gillian Anderson and Michelle Pfeiffer's portrayals. Viola Davis's portrayal annoys me because she purses her lips constantly along with odd facial expressions that I don't ever recall Michelle Obama ever doing.
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Really upset with Michelle Obama character played by Viola Davis I've never seen Michelle look so strange with the awful eyebrows and wiggly mounts??
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Terrible. Do yourself a favour and give it a miss!!
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