About this season
This documentary-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Episodes (3)
1. Unlikely Hero
7.0Aired 25 May 2020 • 80 min
In one of the unlikeliest stories in American history, Ulysses S. Grant rises from his humble beginnings to become the winning General in one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles.
2. Lincoln's General
7.2Aired 26 May 2020 • 80 min
With his back up against the wall, Ulysses S. Grant takes incredible risks, becomes Abraham Lincoln's favorite General, and prepares for an epic clash with Robert E. Lee.
3. Freedom's Champion
7.0Aired 27 May 2020 • 80 min
Ulysses S. Grant defeats Robert E. Lee and wins the Civil War, only to find that he will be called to duty again to serve as President during one of the most difficult times in America history.