TV series
Two legendary actors. One legendary love story.
A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
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A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
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Episode 1
In the early 1950s, aspiring actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward meet as understudies on Broadway, sparking two of Hollywood’s most iconic careers and a decades long love story. There’s just one problem: Paul is already married.
Directed by Ethan HawkeGuest stars Ewan McGregor, Martin Scorsese, Josh Hamilton, Billy Crudup, Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Alessandro Nivola, LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Episode 2
Finally able to go public as newlyweds, Paul and Joanne experience the ups and downs of Hollywood. Later, as the pressures of motherhood cause Joanne to take a step back from the limelight, Paul finds his star on the rise.
Directed by Ethan HawkeGuest stars Paul Schrader, Martin Scorsese, Josh Hamilton, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Zoe Kazan, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Billy Crudup, Steve Zahn
Episode 3
Through films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Paul achieves international renown alongside his status as Hollywood’s leading heartthrob. Later, Joanne emerges from semi-retirement to star in Paul’s directorial debut.
Directed by Ethan HawkeGuest stars Martin Scorsese, Brooks Ashmanskas, Josh Hamilton, Zoe Kazan, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Alessandro Nivola, Vincent D'Onofrio, Karen Allen
Episode 4
While films such as The Sting and Winning further bolster both Paul and Joanne’s careers, the couple grows more outspoken about social justice issues, but troubles at home threaten their marriage and family life.
Directed by Ethan HawkeGuest stars Brooks Ashmanskas, Josh Hamilton, Zoe Kazan, Jonathan Marc Sherman, Alessandro Nivola, Billy Crudup, Sam Rockwell
Episode 5
As Paul’s alcoholism continues to wreak havoc on their marriage, Joanne gives her husband an ultimatum – get sober or get out. Later, a personal tragedy causes Paul to dive headfirst into a dangerous hobby…racecar driving.
Directed by Ethan HawkeGuest stars Oscar Isaac, Martin Scorsese, Maya Hawke, Josh Hamilton, Zoe Kazan, Sam Rockwell, Sterlin Harjo, Brooks Ashmanskas
Episode 6
In the wake of their son’s death, Paul and Joanne channel their grief into charitable work through Newman’s Own. While Paul and Joanne each undergo a career renaissance, it is their love story that is their most enduring legacy.
Directed by Ethan HawkeGuest stars Tom McCarthy, Richard Linklater, Martin Scorsese, David Letterman, Bobby Cannavale, Brooks Ashmanskas, Josh Hamilton, LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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