Fair rating?The First Lady· Season 1 · Episode 4
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Years before first entering the White House, Eleanor discovers Franklin’s marital indiscretions, which push her to socialize with more independent, politically active women in the salons of New York City. While Jerry rises through the ranks in Congress, a stubborn shoulder injury drives Betty to seek help from a doctor, who prescribes addictive pain medication. After toddler Sasha is rushed to the hospital with meningitis, Michelle vows to hold Chicago’s inadequate healthcare system to task by working to improve it from the inside.
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#10In Season 1of 10 rated episodes
#10All-timeof 10 rated episodes
−0.7vs season avgSeason 1 averages 4.0
2022First airedMay 8, 2022
Guest stars
Jackie Earle Haleyas Louis Howe
Kate Mulgrewas Susan Sher
Eliza Scanlenas Young Eleanor Roosevelt
Jayme Lawsonas Young Michelle Obama
Michael Pottsas Fraser Robinson
Ellen Burstynas Sara Delano Roosevelt
Kristine Frosethas Young Betty Ford
Patrice Johnsonas Clara Powell
Gavin Whiteas Young Michael Ford
Raphael Luceas Young James RooseveltKristen Keenan Smithas Luncheon Guest 5
Charlie Plummeras Young Franklin Delano RooseveltCrew
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