The Kennedys — Season 1, Episode 5: Life Sentences aka Moral Issues and Inner Turmoil

Episode synopsis

Riots over desegregation in the South force JFK to act; Jackie’s use of amphetamines continues; Joe Sr. suffers a stroke. “Jack and Jackie Kennedy were truly the king and queen of America at the time. They were called America’s royalty because they were…But as beautiful as they looked, and as trouble free as they seemed, underneath there was always another more troubled layer.” - Director Jon Cassar

About The Kennedys

The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Joe's Revenge aka A Father's Great Expectations
• E2The First Campaign aka Shared Victories, Private Struggles
• E3Bay of Pigs aka Failed Invasion, Failed Fidelity
• E4Bobby's War aka Broken Promises and Deadly Barriers
• E6Cuban Missiles aka On the Brink of War
• E7Lancer and Lace aka The Countdown to Tragedy
• E8My Brother's Keeper aka The Aftermath: A Family's Curse of Misfortune and Heartbreak