The Kennedys
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The Kennedys

Network:REELZ

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S01E08 - "The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak"

Aired on Apr 11, 2011, 12:00 AM

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The dramatic event The Kennedys relives the public and private joys and tragedies of the most influential family in the world, including fraternal rivalries, mob associations, drugs, and women. The event recreates the political crises that John F. Kennedy dealt with in the early days of his presidency, including the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, and the Civil Rights Movement.

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
April 3, 2011
Ended
April 10, 2011
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 8:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 8 Episodes)

A Father's Great Expectations

The Kennedys rally to put Jack in the White House but their difficult past illuminates a deeper struggle.

Apr 3, 2011

60 min

Shared Victories, Private Struggles

The Presidential election comes down to the wire; Bobby tells Joe Sr. he's leaving politics.

Apr 3, 2011

60 min

Failed Invasion, Failed Fidelity

When the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.

Apr 5, 2011

60 min

Broken Promises and Deadly Barriers

The Russians build a wall separating East and West Berlin while Bobby prepares to go after Sam Giancana.

Apr 6, 2011

60 min

Moral Issues and Inner Turmoil

Riots over desegregation in the South force JFK to act. Jackie's use of amphetamines continues. Joe Sr. suffers a stroke.

Apr 7, 2011

60 min

On the Brink of War

The Cuban Missile Crisis brings America and Russia to the brink of war. Jackie leaves JFK after one infidelity too many.

Apr 8, 2011

60 min

The Countdown to Tragedy

Jack and Jackie suffer the loss of their newborn child; she and JFK are in Dallas on that fateful day in November.

Apr 10, 2011

60 min

The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak

Bobby blames himself for his brother's death. Five years later, tragedy strikes again.

Apr 10, 2011

60 min

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