Franklin — Season 1
Diplomacy is a game. America is the prize.
About this season
In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France—with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.
Episodes (8)
1. Sauce for Prayers
5.0Aired 11 April 2024 • 60 min
As the fight for independence teeters on the brink of defeat, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson plunge into a world of intrigue and deception.
2. Welcome, Mischief
5.0Aired 11 April 2024 • 50 min
An arms operation is threatened by a ruthless opponent. The Paris police watch Franklin's every move. Temple makes a confession.
3. Pride and Gout
5.0Aired 11 April 2024 • 60 min
Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.
4. Small Revenge
5.0Aired 18 April 2024 • 61 min
Franklin pays back an insult—and receives the favor of a king. A new lover catches his eye, and an old rival turns up to thwart him.
5. The Natural State of Man
5.0Aired 25 April 2024 • 52 min
Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.
6. Beauty and Folly
5.0Aired 2 May 2024 • 62 min
Franklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.
7. Begin by Creeping
5.0Aired 9 May 2024 • 57 min
After victory at Yorktown, the Americans and the French plot against each other for the upper hand. Franklin is laid low at a crucial moment.
8. Think of Three Things
5.0Aired 16 May 2024 • 66 min
The future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.