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The First Lady

Season 1 Episode 3: Please Allow Me

Young Eleanor attends her coming out party in New York where she meets cousin Franklin. In Michigan, young Betty is courted by hotshot lawyer Jerry. At a Chicago law firm, young Michelle meets summer intern Barack, interested in politics.

Season 1 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

4. Cracked Pot

Aired: May 8, 2022

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

Episode 5 See Saw

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

6. Shout Out

Aired: May 22, 2022

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

Episode 7 Nadir

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

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...

Info about The First Lady

Current Status: Canceled

Network: Showtime

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, History, Biography