Sally Hemings: An American Scandal

2000Show1 season2 episodesNR

75
GreatGoodWatch score
75
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Epic television miniseries exploring the complicated relationship of Thomas Jefferson and slave Sally Hemings, who conducted a 38 year love affair, spanning an ocean, ultimately producing children, grandchildren, and lots of controversy.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

Shows with

Sally Hemings: An American Scandal episodes

1 season · 2 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Part 1, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 Part 2, 8.1

Cast

Crew

Directors
Charles Haid
Written by
Tina Andrews
Music by
Joel McNeely

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 13, 2000 · February 16, 2000 · Ended

First aired
February 13, 2000
Last aired
February 16, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sally Hemings: An American Scandal?"

Questions about Sally Hemings: An American Scandal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sally Hemings: An American Scandal?

In the United States, Sally Hemings: An American Scandal streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV.

Is Sally Hemings: An American Scandal worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Sally Hemings: An American Scandal good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Sally Hemings: An American Scandal plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.