Death by Lightning (Season 1)

The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.

  • Poster for The Man from Ohio

    The Man from Ohio (Episode 1) 7.3

    Writer: Mike Makowsky

    Air date: 2025-11-06

    Runtime: 53 min

    Overview: At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.

  • Poster for Party Faithful

    Party Faithful (Episode 2) 7.7

    Air date: 2025-11-06

    Runtime: 48 min

    Overview: In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.

  • Poster for Casus Belli

    Casus Belli (Episode 3) 7.8

    Air date: 2025-11-06

    Runtime: 48 min

    Overview: Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.

  • Poster for Destiny of the Republic

    Destiny of the Republic (Episode 4) 7.8

    Air date: 2025-11-06

    Runtime: 67 min

    Overview: Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.

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