Benjamin Franklin
Series Overview
An epic yarn spanning most of the 18th century, the series follows Franklin's career from humble beginnings in Boston to international superstardom: first as a scientist and revolutionary, and then as a founding father and America's first diplomat to France.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
60–90 min per episode
2002 – 2002
Premiered: Tue, Nov 19, 2002
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “The Chess Master”
“The Chess Master” follows “America's native genius,” as historian Keith Arbour calls Franklin, through the final 14 years of his life, nine of which were spent in Paris as the rebellious colonies' ambassador to France. Franklin's first goal (aside from creating the U.S. foreign service on the fly) was to secure financial and military aid. He went about doing it in the same manner as he played chess.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Colm Feore
narrator
Richard Easton
Benjamin Franklin
Dylan Baker
Benjamin Franklin
David Adkins
John Jay
Gerry Bamman
Paul Wentworth
Blair Brown
Jane Mecom
Anthony Cochrane
George
Peter Donaldson
John Adams
Ronald Guttman
Le Comte de Vergennes
Anthony Heald
Jonathan Austin
Jefferson Mays
Elkanah Watson
Brian Murray
Viscount Stormont
Martin Rayner
Robert Whittington
Natacha Roi
Mme. Britton de Jouy
Sebastian Roché
French Aristocrat
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ellen Giffard, Muffie Meyer
Ronald Blumer
Richard Einhorn
Joel Shapiro, Tom Hurwitz
Eric Davies, Sharon Sachs, Donna Marino
Ellen Giffard, Muffie Meyer, Robertas Urbonas
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Blumer
Writer
Ellen Giffard
Director
Muffie Meyer
Director
Richard Einhorn
Original Music Composer
Joel Shapiro
Director of Photography
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Eric Davies
Editor
Sharon Sachs
Editor
Donna Marino
Editor
Ellen Giffard
Producer
Muffie Meyer
Producer
Robertas Urbonas
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Benjamin Franklin about?
An epic yarn spanning most of the 18th century, the series follows Franklin's career from humble beginnings in Boston to international superstardom: first as a scientist and revolutionary, and then as a founding father and America's first diplomat to France.
How many seasons does Benjamin Franklin have?
Benjamin Franklin comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Benjamin Franklin?
Key cast members in Benjamin Franklin include Colm Feore, Richard Easton, Dylan Baker, David Adkins, Gerry Bamman.
Who created or directed Benjamin Franklin?
Benjamin Franklin was developed and directed by Ellen Giffard, Muffie Meyer.