Washington
Series Overview
The story of how a fatherless young soldier full of personal ambition becomes a leader of men willing to sacrifice all for the common cause. How a once-loyal British subject rises to battle an empire in a liberty-or-death campaign to forge a new nation. And then how, at the zenith of his power, the victorious general voluntarily steps down, becoming what King George III would call “the greatest man in the world.”
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
85 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Sun, Feb 16, 2020
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Father of His Country”
The Revolution has been won, but as warring nations attack America's borders and uprisings threaten from within, Washington builds the new United States up with his bare hands while enduring treachery and personal attacks.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Washington: Official Trailer | Three-Night Miniseries Event Premieres Feb. 16 @ 8/7c | HistoryOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-18
Cast & Creators
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Nicholas Rowe
George Washington
Jeff Daniels
Self - Narrator
Hainsley Lloyd Bennett
William Lee
Nia Roberts
Martha Washington
Joanne Freeman
Self - Yale University
Alan Taylor
Self - Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian
Joseph Ellis
Self - Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian
Alexis Coe
Self - George Washington Biographer
Ed Lengel
Self - George Washington Biographer
Douglas Bradburn
Self - President & CEO, Mount Vernon
Nathaniel Philbrick
Self - National Book Award-Winning Author
Colin Powell
Self
Annette Gordon-Reed
Self - Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian
H.W. Brands
Self - University of Texas at Austin
Bill Clinton
Self
Jon Meacham
Self
Claudia Prec
Mary Ball Washington
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roel Reiné, Matthew Ginsburg
Randy Counsman, Kristen Burns, Hunter Dunn, Matthew Ginsburg, Mike Goudreau, Jonathan Halperin, Ben Kaplan, Mark Mannucci, Jeremiah Murphy
Rolf Dekens, Roel Reiné
Eli Lehrer, Matthew Ginsburg, Mary E. Donahue, Tim Healy, Petra Hoebel
Department Leadership Roster
Roel Reiné
Director
Matthew Ginsburg
Director
Randy Counsman
Writer
Kristen Burns
Writer
Hunter Dunn
Writer
Matthew Ginsburg
Writer
Mike Goudreau
Writer
Jonathan Halperin
Writer
Ben Kaplan
Writer
Mark Mannucci
Writer
Jeremiah Murphy
Writer
Petra Hoebel
Producer
Rolf Dekens
Director of Photography
Roel Reiné
Director of Photography
Ernesto Solo
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington
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What is Washington about?
The story of how a fatherless young soldier full of personal ambition becomes a leader of men willing to sacrifice all for the common cause. How a once-loyal British subject rises to battle an empire in a liberty-or-death campaign to forge a new nation. And then how, at the zenith of his power, the victorious general voluntarily steps down, becoming what King George III would call “the greatest man in the world.”
How many seasons does Washington have?
Washington comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Washington?
Key cast members in Washington include Nicholas Rowe, Jeff Daniels, Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, Nia Roberts, Joanne Freeman.
Who created or directed Washington?
Washington was developed and directed by Roel Reiné, Matthew Ginsburg.