The Presidents (2005)

Biography · Documentary · History

The show documents each of the Presidents in the union, starting with George Washington, following a chronological order up until George W. Bush. Each President's segment begins with the narrator giving a brief dossier about each one, from their political affiliation, family, and notable traits. The show then highlights the history behind each presidency, linking each one to the following.

IMDb rating: 8.5 (361 votes)
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video · HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel · HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel · History
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Cast

Edward Herrmann Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (2005)

7.98 avg 8 episodes 8.1 → 8.3 45 min avg

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Washington to Monroe	8.1	19
2	John Q. Adams to Polk	8.1	16
3	Taylor to Lincoln	7.6	15
4	Andrew Johnson to Arthur	8.1	14
5	Cleveland to Taft	8.0	11
6	Wilson to FDR	7.7	9
7	Truman to Ford	7.9	8
8	Carter to George W. Bush (1977-present)	8.3	8

The Presidents (2005)

Cast

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