TV series
Watergate was bad. They were worse.
The true story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds accidentally toppled the Presidency they were zealously trying to protect.
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Checked Nov 9, 2026
White House Plumbers is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, and HBO Max (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
The true story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds accidentally toppled the Presidency they were zealously trying to protect.
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Episode 1
A year before the Watergate break-in, E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy are tasked with investigating the Pentagon Papers leak, gathering a team of Cubans -- all Bay of Pigs veterans -- to infiltrate whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist's office.
Directed by David MandelWritten by Peter Huyck, Alex GregoryGuest stars Rich Sommer, Gary Cole, Jim Downey, Joel Van Liew, J.P. Manoux, Deb Hiett, Jon Glaser, Doreen Calderon
Episode 2
While Hunt and Dorothy entertain Liddy and his wife, Fran, their kids Lisa and Saint John paint a less-than-perfect portrait of the family. Later, on the outs with Nixon's Attorney General John Mitchell, Hunt and Liddy get a chance to redeem themselves.
Directed by David MandelWritten by Peter Huyck, Alex GregoryGuest stars Kathleen Turner, Ike Barinholtz, John Carroll Lynch, Joel Murray, Emily Pendergast, Comfort Clinton, Katlyn Carlson, Tristan Griffin
Episode 3
Hunt, Liddy and the Cubans attempt to break into the DNC offices at the Watergate to plant listening devices for the White House.
Directed by David MandelWritten by Peter Huyck, Alex GregoryGuest stars Kiernan Shipka, Ike Barinholtz, John Carroll Lynch, Zak Orth, Marc Menchaca, David Pasquesi, Eddie K. Robinson, Julie Hays
Episode 4
Reeling from the arrests at the Watergate, Hunt enlists Saint John's help to dispose of evidence, while Liddy warns the acting Attorney General that the burglaries can be tied back to the President.
Directed by David MandelWritten by Peter Huyck, Alex GregoryGuest stars David Krumholtz, Kiernan Shipka, Ike Barinholtz, Joel Murray, Marc Menchaca, F. Murray Abraham, Corbin Bernsen, Neil Casey
Episode 5
Amid rumors of the White House's involvement, Liddy shares his concerns about Hunt's stability with John Dean and tries to make a deal. Hunt's daughter Kevan leverages a secret notebook to convince her father to come clean in his Senate testimony.
Directed by David MandelWritten by Peter Huyck, Alex GregoryGuest stars David Krumholtz, Kiernan Shipka, F. Murray Abraham, Neil Casey, Peter Serafinowicz, Steven Bauer, Annie Fitzgerald, Peter Grosz
Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026
Woody HarrelsonE. Howard Hunt
Justin TherouxG. Gordon Liddy
Lena HeadeyDorothy Hunt
Domhnall GleesonJohn Dean
Judy GreerFran Liddy
Kim CoatesFrank Sturgis
Toby HussJames W. McCord
Liam JamesSaint John Hunt
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