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The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
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The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
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Episode 1
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
Directed by Matt RossWritten by Mike MakowskyGuest stars Paula Malcomson, Dominic Applewhite, Daniel Gosling, Stuart Milligan, Roy McCrerey, Andrew Van Wilpe, Henry Fisher, Jaimie Wilson
Episode 2
In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
Directed by Matt RossWritten by Mike MakowskyGuest stars Tuppence Middleton, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Dominic Applewhite, Daniel Gosling, Christine Grace Szarkó, Stuart Milligan, Mary Angiolillo, Roy McCrerey
Episode 3
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
Directed by Matt RossWritten by Mike MakowskyGuest stars Tuppence Middleton, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Paula Malcomson, Barry Shabaka Henley, Nicholas Woodeson, Mary Angiolillo
Episode 4
Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
Directed by Matt RossWritten by Mike MakowskyGuest stars Tuppence Middleton, Barry Shabaka Henley, Nicholas Woodeson, Christine Grace Szarkó, Timothy Otis, Kyle Soller
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
Michael ShannonJames Garfield
Matthew MacfadyenCharles Guiteau
Nick OffermanChester A. Arthur
Shea WhighamRoscoe Conkling
Bradley WhitfordJames Blaine
Betty GilpinCrete Garfield
Alfie TempestIrvin Garfield
Anders GrundbergAbram Garfield
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