About this season
For millions, the election of Barack Obama marked a new era of hope. This four-part series tells the story of how he tried to reshape America as told by his inner circle - and the president himself.
Episodes (4)
1. 100 Days
Aired 15 March 2016 • 60 min
A month after his victory, Barack Obama discovered America was on the verge of a great depression. He puts his plans for change on hold to pass the largest stimulus in history.
2. Obamacare
8.5Aired 22 March 2016 • 60 min
With exclusive interviews from president Obama and his White House team, episode two tells the story of Obama's greatest legacy: healthcare.
3. Don't Screw It Up
Aired 29 March 2016 • 60 min
Episode three explores how Barack Obama set out to end George Bush's wars in the Middle East and reset relations with the rest of the world.
4. The Arc of History
Aired 5 April 2016 • 60 min
The last instalment of this definitive account of Obama's presidency tells how Obama got re-elected for a second term and tried to tackle America's most intractable social problems - guns, immigration and race.