Season 5

Few families have captured the American imagination with such enduring intensity. This is a saga of ambition, wealth, loyalty, and personal tragedy—the Kennedy story stands apart for its singular resonance. From Joseph Kennedy's ascent on Wall Street and his political frustrations, to John Kennedy's path to the presidency meticulously steered by his father, and onward to Edward Kennedy's withdrawal from the 1980 presidential race following the Chappaquiddick scandal, the Kennedys have forged a legacy that continues to shape politics today.