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Death by Lightning

Limited Series · 4 episodes · Nov 6, 2025

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    Episode 1

    The Man from Ohio

    Nov 6, 2025

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

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    Episode 2

    Party Faithful

    Nov 6, 2025

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

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    Episode 3

    Casus Belli

    Nov 6, 2025

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

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    Episode 4

    Destiny of the Republic

    Nov 6, 2025

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