Death by Lightning
DramaCrime
The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
Episodes
S1:E1
The Man from Ohio
11/6/2025
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
53 min
S1:E2
Party Faithful
11/6/2025
In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
48 min
S1:E3
Casus Belli
11/6/2025
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
48 min
S1:E4
Destiny of the Republic
11/6/2025
Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
67 min