Fair rating?The First Lady· Season 1 · Episode 2
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Moved by the toll the Great Depression has taken on the country, Eleanor presses Franklin to act more boldly and lobbies for an unprecedented formal position in the administration while helping craft his inaugural address. After Nixon’s resignation, Jerry assumes the presidency and Betty becomes First Lady days before an important state dinner, which Jerry's staff try to cancel. In the days leading up to Barack’s inauguration, Michelle faces opposition from members of his transition team who plan to diminish her role.
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#5All-timeof 10 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 4.0
2022First airedApril 24, 2022
Guest stars
Jackie Earle Haleyas Louis Howe
Kate Mulgrewas Susan Sher
Clea DuVallas Tommy
Derek Cecilas Donald Rumsfeld
Rhys Wakefieldas Dick Cheney
Ellen Burstynas Sara Delano Roosevelt
Judy Greeras Nancy Howe
Cailee Spaenyas Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Michael Aronovas Rahm Emanuel
Gloria Reubenas Valerie Jarrett
Jordyn McIntoshas Young Sasha ObamaCrew
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