Explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.
Created by: Connor Hines · Production: 20th Television, FX Network, Ryan Murphy Productions
Won (2)
• Tribute Award (2026) - Ensemble Tribute
• Breakout Award (2026) (Paul Anthony Kelly)
Nominated (13)
• Primetime Emmy (2026) - Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series (Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Connor Hines, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich, Scott Robertson, Monica Levinson, Kim Rosenstock, Tanase Popa, Karl Frankenfield, Todd Kubrak, Sara Stelwagen, Todd Nenninger, Lou Eyrich, Checka Propper, Juli Weiner, Adam Penn)
• Primetime Emmy (2026) - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Sarah Pidgeon)
• Primetime Emmy (2026) - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Constance Zimmer)
• Primetime Emmy (2026) - Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series (Ryan Murphy, Tanase Popa, Stephanie Gibbons, Sally Daws, Kenna McCabe, Melanie Pimentel)
• Primetime Emmy (2026) - Outstanding Period Costumes (Rudy Mance, Natalie Turturro Mettouchi, Brittany Griffin, Moria Sine Clinton, Liz Samuels)
• TCA Award (2026) - Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or Specials
• BTS/EPK (2026) - Best BTS/EPK for a TV/Streaming Series (Over 2minutes)
• Gold Derby TV Award (2026) - Limited Series
• Gold Derby TV Award (2026) - Limited/Movie Actress (Sarah Pidgeon)
• Gold Derby TV Award (2026) - Limited/Movie Supporting Actress (Constance Zimmer)
• Dorian Award (2026) - Best TV Movie or Miniseries
• Astra TV Award (2026) - Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie (Grace Gummer)
• Gotham TV Award (2026) - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Limited or Anthology Series (Sarah Pidgeon)
Episodes
Season 1 - Episodes
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S01E01Pilot
Aired: 2026-2-12
Show details expand_moreThe pressure of the Kennedy name weighs on John. Carolyn impresses at Calvin Klein. An unlikely connection forms at a charity event.
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Max Winkler
Writer(s): Connor Hines, Elizabeth Beller
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Max Winkler
Writer(s): Connor Hines, Elizabeth Beller
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S01E02The Pools Party
Aired: 2026-2-12
Show details expand_moreJohn juggles his mother\'s waning health, his strained relationship with Daryl and his newfound feelings for Carolyn.
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Jesse Peretz
Writer(s): Connor Hines, Elizabeth Beller
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Jesse Peretz
Writer(s): Connor Hines, Elizabeth Beller
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S01E03America's Widow
Aired: 2026-2-12
Show details expand_moreAfter a family tragedy, John seeks comfort from Carolyn.
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Jesse Peretz
Writer(s): Connor Hines, Elizabeth Beller
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Jesse Peretz
Writer(s): Connor Hines, Elizabeth Beller
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S01E04I Love You
Aired: 2026-2-19
Show details expand_moreCarolyn struggles to assimilate into John\'s world. John discovers a secret.
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Gillian Robespierre
Writer(s): D.V. DeVincentis, Elizabeth Beller
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Gillian Robespierre
Writer(s): D.V. DeVincentis, Elizabeth Beller
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S01E05Battery Park
Aired: 2026-2-26
Show details expand_moreJohn asks an important question. Carolyn and John publicly feud.
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Crystle Roberson Dorsey
Writer(s): Kim Rosenstock, Elizabeth Beller
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Crystle Roberson Dorsey
Writer(s): Kim Rosenstock, Elizabeth Beller
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S01E06The Wedding
Aired: 2026-03-05
Show details expand_moreAs press spreads of their altercation, John and Carolyn prepare for their big day. Ann voices her concerns.
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Gillian Robespierre
Writer(s): Juli Weiner, Elizabeth Beller
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Gillian Robespierre
Writer(s): Juli Weiner, Elizabeth Beller
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S01E07Obsession
Aired: 2026-03-12
Show details expand_moreWhile Carolyn suffers the consequences of being a public figure, tensions rise between her and John's family.
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Crystle Roberson Dorsey
Writer(s): Connor Hines, Elizabeth Beller
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Crystle Roberson Dorsey
Writer(s): Connor Hines, Elizabeth Beller
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S01E08Exit Strategy
Aired: 2026-03-19
Show details expand_moreTensions boil over after John and Carolyn discover devastating news.
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Jesse Peretz
Writer(s): Connor Hines, Juli Weiner, Elizabeth Beller
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Jesse Peretz
Writer(s): Connor Hines, Juli Weiner, Elizabeth Beller
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S01E09Search and Recovery
Aired: 2026-03-26
Show details expand_moreJohn and Carolyn fight to keep their relationship intact. The world watches as tragedy strikes.
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Anthony Hemingway
Writer(s): Elizabeth Beller, Connor Hines
Stars: Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Grace Gummer
Director(s): Anthony Hemingway
Writer(s): Elizabeth Beller, Connor Hines