S1 E3 ∙ Please Allow Me ∙
Young Eleanor attends her coming out party and meets Franklin; young Betty is courted by a hotshot lawyer; at a Chicago law firm, young Michelle meets summer intern Barack.
G
Contains Strong Language
All episodes for series 1 of The First Lady
S1 E1 · That White House
Eleanor Roosevelt commits to Franklin's uncertain political future.
S1 E2 · Voices Carry
Eleanor wants Franklin to act boldly against the Great Depression.
S1 E3 · Please Allow Me
At a Chicago law firm, young Michelle meets summer intern Barack.
S1 E4 · Cracked Pot
An injury leads to Betty dabbling with pain medication.
S1 E5 · See Saw
Eleanor holds the White House's first all-female press conference.
S1 E6 · Shout Out
Michelle urges Barack to support marriage equality.
S1 E7 · Nadir
Betty helps Jerry secure the Republican nomination as her addiction worsens.
S1 E8 · Punch Perfect
Michelle speaks out about race despite Barack's hesitations.
S1 E9 · Rift
As Betty's addiction spirals, Jerry and her family intervene.
S1 E10 · Victory Dance
Franklin gifts Eleanor the charter for the League of Nations.
