The Kennedys S1E8 — The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak

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The Kennedys•Season 1•Episode 8

The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak

7.7/10 · 243 votesApr 10, 201145 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byJon Cassar

Written byStephen Kronish

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E1 7.4

A Father's Great Expectations

E2 7.4

Shared Victories, Private Struggles

E3 7.5

Failed Invasion, Failed Fidelity

E4 7.4

Broken Promises and Deadly Barriers

E5 7.4

Moral Issues and Inner Turmoil

E6 7.7

Cuban Missiles aka On the Brink of War

E7 7.5

The Countdown to Tragedy

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The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak

Cast6

Greg Kinnear

Jack Kennedy

Barry Pepper

Robert F. Kennedy

Katie Holmes

Jackie Kennedy

Tom Wilkinson

Joe Kennedy Sr.

Diana Hardcastle

Rose Kennedy

Kristin Booth

Ethel Kennedy

Crew2

Jon Cassar

Director

Stephen Kronish

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak" is episode 8 of The Kennedys season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 243 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Jon Cassar and written by Stephen Kronish, it aired on April 10, 2011.

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