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John Adams: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

HBO drama and history series (2008–2008), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

John Adams is a drama and history series that aired on HBO, running from 2008 with 1 season and 7 episodes. John Adams has ended. Its final episode aired on April 20, 2008.

U.S. premiere: March 16, 2008
Where: HBO
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 7
Finale: April 20, 2008

Where to watch John Adams season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch John Adams season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
HBO	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	March 16, 2008 – April 20, 2008	Original U.S. run on HBO. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

John Adams season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Join or Die	Sun, Mar 16, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Independence	Sun, Mar 16, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Don't Tread on Me	Sun, Mar 23, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Reunion	Sun, Mar 30, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Unite or Die	Sun, Apr 6, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Unnecessary War	Sun, Apr 13, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Peacefield	Sun, Apr 20, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About John Adams

John Adams is a drama and history series that aired on HBO, running from 2008 with 1 season and 7 episodes. John Adams has ended. Its final episode aired on April 20, 2008.

Season 1: Season 1 of John Adams aired from March 16, 2008 to April 20, 2008 on HBO (7 episodes).

Network / service: HBO (first aired March 16, 2008)
Official site: hbo.com
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Paul Giamatti (John Adams), Laura Linney (Abigail Adams), Stephen Dillane (Thomas Jefferson), David Morse (George Washington), Sarah Polley (Abigail Adams Smith)

Common questions

How many seasons of John Adams are there?

John Adams has 1 season and 7 episodes listed, airing from March 16, 2008 to April 20, 2008.

Is John Adams cancelled or ended?

John Adams has ended. Its final episode aired on April 20, 2008.

Where can I watch John Adams?

John Adams originally aired on HBO in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check HBO's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.