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Freedom is never completely won. But it can be lost.
An alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Plot Against America is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), and YouTube TV in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
An alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism.
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Episode 1
Herman looks to move the family to a new neighborhood, as Bess worries about leaving their tight-knit Jewish community.
Directed by Minkie SpiroWritten by Ed Burns, David SimonGuest stars David Pittu, Jacob Laval, Kristen Sieh, Ben Cole, Steven Maier, Graydon Yosowitz, Geoffrey J.D. Payne, Jaden Waldman
Episode 2
Bengelsdorf, with Evelyn as his assistant, becomes a fundamental asset in the Lindbergh camp.
Directed by Minkie SpiroWritten by Ed Burns, David SimonGuest stars Ned Eisenberg, Russell Posner, Clyde Baldo, Walker Hare, Eleanor Reissa, Ben Cole, Philip Hoffman, Graydon Yosowitz
Episode 3
The family endures a trip to D.C., despite Bess' desire to visit Canada, where many frightened Jewish families are moving.
Directed by Minkie SpiroWritten by Ed BurnsGuest stars Michael Cerveris, Eleanor Reissa, Leslie Fray, Seth Barrish, Tom Martin, Dan Bittner, Holly Horner, Michael Sean McGuinness
Episode 4
Evelyn makes Sandy the face of the "Just Folks" program, despite Bess' and Herman's objections.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by Reena Rexrode, David SimonGuest stars Kristen Sieh, Lee Tergesen, Ben Cole, Steven Maier, Caroline Kaplan, Philip Hoffman, Graydon Yosowitz
Episode 5
Herman, Bess and Philip each struggle to accept the family's selection for the Homestead Act and imminent relocation to Kentucky.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by Ed BurnsGuest stars Kristen Sieh, Billy Carter, Lee Tergesen, Josh Pais, Yuval Boim, Ed Moran, Randall McNeal, Matt Golden
Episode 6
The familial ties in the Levin family reach a breaking point as violence, conspiracies and chaos run rampant.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by David SimonGuest stars Ben Cole, Steven Maier, Caroline Kaplan, David Pittu, Keilly McQuail, Martino Caputo, David Greenspan, Kevin Kilner
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Winona RyderEvelyn Finkel
John TurturroRabbi Lionel Bengelsdorf
Zoe KazanBess Finkel
Morgan SpectorHerman Levin
Anthony BoyleAlvin Levin
Azhy RobertsonPhilip Levin
Caleb MalisSandy Levin
Jacob LavalSeldon Wishnow
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