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John Adams S1E7 — Peacefield

8.5

John Adams•Season 1•Episode 7

Peacefield

8.5/10 · 857 votesApr 20, 200860 min

Ranked #2 of 7 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

In retirement John Adams laments the perils of a long life; loss of loved ones and growing irrelevance. But out of tragedy John rekindles his broken friendship with Thomas Jefferson and lives to discuss John Quincy's ambitious presidential agenda with him.

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Cast15

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

John Adams

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Abigail Adams

Stephen Dillane

Stephen Dillane

Thomas Jefferson

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

Samuel Adams

David Morse

David Morse

George Washington

Sarah Polley

Sarah Polley

Abigail Adams Smith

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Benjamin Franklin

Steven Hinkle

Steven Hinkle

Young John Quincy Adams

Madeline Taylor

Madeline Taylor

Young Nabby Adams

John Dossett

John Dossett

Benjamin Rush

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

John Quincy Adams

Samuel Barnett

Samuel Barnett

Thomas Adams

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Danny Cohen

Danny Cohen

Director of Photography

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Rob Lane

Original Music Composer

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Richard Sharkey

Line Producer

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Sarah Whittle

Set Decoration

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Episode Summary

"Peacefield" is episode 7 of John Adams season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 857 votes, ranking #2 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.2). It aired on April 20, 2008.

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