• 2002
  • 3h 30m

Episode list

Benjamin Franklin
Let the Experiment Be Made
Mon, Nov 18, 2002
  • S1.E1
  • Let the Experiment Be Made
Young Benjamin Franklin finds the life predestined for him is not to his liking and rebels. As he is exposed to a variety of life styles he soon develops his own personal philosophy of personal growth and giving back to his community. He gains world renown for his scientific explorations while turning his growing wealth to a variety of social innovations.
9 /10
The Making of a Revolutionary
Tue, Nov 19, 2002
  • S1.E2
  • The Making of a Revolutionary
As Benjamin Franklin makes a brief fifteen year visit to England animosity develops between England and the Colonies. Franklin's efforts to mediate the disputes are costly to his reputation on both continents and to his relationship with his son. His efforts ultimately fail but the final humiliation is in England which turns Franklin into one of the Colonies foremost revolutionaries.
8.6 /10
The Chess Master
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
  • S1.E3
  • The Chess Master
Franklin travels to France to obtain support for the Revolution. After months of beguiling Louis XVI and French society he gains French support.
0 /10
Let the Experiment Be Made

S1.E1 ∙ Let the Experiment Be Made

Mon, Nov 18, 2002
Young Benjamin Franklin finds the life predestined for him is not to his liking and rebels. As he is exposed to a variety of life styles he soon develops his own personal philosophy of personal growth and giving back to his community. He gains world renown for his scientific explorations while turning his growing wealth to a variety of social innovations.
9 /10
The Making of a Revolutionary

S1.E2 ∙ The Making of a Revolutionary

Tue, Nov 19, 2002
As Benjamin Franklin makes a brief fifteen year visit to England animosity develops between England and the Colonies. Franklin's efforts to mediate the disputes are costly to his reputation on both continents and to his relationship with his son. His efforts ultimately fail but the final humiliation is in England which turns Franklin into one of the Colonies foremost revolutionaries.
8.6 /10
The Chess Master

S1.E3 ∙ The Chess Master

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Franklin travels to France to obtain support for the Revolution. After months of beguiling Louis XVI and French society he gains French support.
0 /10
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The Narrative of the Revolution
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