First Ladies (2020)

Biography · Documentary

Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.

IMDb rating: 7.3 (492 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Robin Wright Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

7.78 avg 6 episodes 7.9 → 7.2 40 min avg

Bad finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Michelle Obama	7.9	90
2	Jackie Kennedy	8.1	57
3	Nancy Reagan	7.5	53
4	Eleanor Roosevelt	8.2	50
5	Lady Bird Johnson	7.8	37
6	Hillary Rodham Clinton	7.2	54