Apr 11, 2024 · 1h
As the fight for independence teeters on the brink of defeat, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson plunge into a world of intrigue and deception.
Franklin
Diplomacy is a game. America is the prize.
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.
Season 1 Episodes
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Apr 11, 2024 · 50m
An arms operation is threatened by a ruthless opponent. The Paris police watch Franklin's every move. Temple makes a confession.
Apr 11, 2024 · 1h
Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.
Apr 18, 2024 · 1h 1m
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.
Apr 25, 2024 · 52m
Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.
May 2, 2024 · 1h 2m
Franklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.
May 9, 2024 · 57m
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.
May 16, 2024 · 1h 6m
The future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Franklin Season 1 premiere?
Franklin Season 1 premiered on April 11, 2024.
How many episodes are in Franklin Season 1?
Franklin Season 1 has 8 episodes.
What is the first episode of Franklin Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Sauce for Prayers". It aired on April 11, 2024.
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