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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.
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Episode 1 · Sauce for Prayers
As the fight for independence teeters on the brink of defeat, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson plunge into a world of intrigue and deception.
Episode 2 · Welcome, Mischief
An arms operation is threatened by a ruthless opponent. The Paris police watch Franklin's every move. Temple makes a confession.
Episode 3 · Pride and Gout
Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.
Episode 4 · Small Revenge
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.
Episode 5 · The Natural State of Man
Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.
Episode 6 · Beauty and Folly
Franklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.
Episode 7 · Begin by Creeping
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.
Episode 8 · Think of Three Things
The future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.
