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The First Lady
Punch Perfect
Season 1
Episode 108
Eleanor forces Franklin's hand in assisting Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany. Jerry spends his retirement on the road, Betty seeks out new party companions at home. Despite Barack's hesitations, Michelle directly speaks out about race.
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Eleanor, Betty and Michelle each leave the White House, determined to make a difference.
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54:24
Eleanor rallies the country; Betty's addiction spirals, causing her family to intervene.
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51:22
Eleanor confronts racism, Betty's addiction worsens and Michelle pushes for gun reform.
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55:23
Eleanor, Betty and Michelle's daring stances put them in the spotlight.
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53:58
Betty publicly announces hercancer diagnosis. Michelle's healthy lunch program takes off.
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58:44
Franklin's marital indiscretions push Eleanor to socialize with more political women.
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57:17
Eleanor, Betty and Michelle meet their future husbands.
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55:11
Eleanor presses Franklin to act, Betty becomes First Lady, and Michelle faces opposition.
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54:57
Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, and Michelle Obama grapple with idea of the First Lady.