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The Best Episodes of The Kennedys Season 1

Every episode of The Kennedys Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Kennedys Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Kennedys Season 1 Episode 6 - Cuban Missiles aka On the Brink of War
    7.7/10(255 votes)

    S1:E6

    The Cuban missile crisis brings America and Russia to the brink of war; Jackie leaves JFK after one infidelity too many.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writers:Joel Surnow, Stephen Kronish

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  2. The Kennedys Season 1 Episode 8 - The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak
    7.7/10(243 votes)

    S1:E8

    Bobby blames himself for his brother’s death. Five years later, tragedy strikes again.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:Stephen Kronish

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  3. The Kennedys Season 1 Episode 3 - Failed Invasion, Failed Fidelity
    7.5/10(270 votes)

    S1:E3

    When the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:Joel Surnow

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  4. The Kennedys Season 1 Episode 7 - The Countdown to Tragedy
    7.5/10(253 votes)

    S1:E7

    Jack and Jackie suffer the loss of their newborn child; she and JFK are in Dallas on that fateful day in November.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:Stephen Kronish

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  5. The Kennedys Season 1 Episode 1 - A Father's Great Expectations
    7.4/10(323 votes)

    S1:E1

    The Kennedys rally to put Jack in the White House, but their difficult past illuminates a deeper struggle.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:Stephen Kronish

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  6. The Kennedys Season 1 Episode 2 - Shared Victories, Private Struggles
    7.4/10(284 votes)

    S1:E2

    The Presidential election comes down to the wire; Bobby tells Joe Sr. he’s leaving politics.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:Stephen Kronish

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  7. The Kennedys Season 1 Episode 4 - Broken Promises and Deadly Barriers
    7.4/10(266 votes)

    S1:E4

    When the Bay of Pigs invasion proves disastrous, JFK makes a difficult decision he must later atone for.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writers:Joel Surnow, Stephen Kronish

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  8. The Kennedys Season 1 Episode 5 - Moral Issues and Inner Turmoil
    7.4/10(249 votes)

    S1:E5

    Riots over desegregation in the South force JFK to act; Jackie’s use of amphetamines continues; Joe Sr. suffers a stroke.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writers:Joel Surnow, Stephen Kronish

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Cuban Missiles aka On the Brink of War" is the best rated episode of "The Kennedys" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 255 votes. Directed by Jon Cassar and written by Joel Surnow, Stephen Kronish, it aired on 4/8/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak".