Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal
An immersive look inside Nixon’s inner circle and the schemes that took place behind closed doors by the Committee to Re-Elect the President that would eventually unravel his presidency.
Seasons
1. The Break-in
Air Date: 2022-06-05
50 years ago the Watergate break-in coverup unraveled Nixon’s presidency. John Dean, former White House Counsel to the President, reveals the real story behind the cover-up and strategic operations orchestrated by Nixon’s inner circle.
2. The Cover-up Continues
Air Date: 2022-06-05
John Dean is pulled deeper into the cover-up of the Watergate break-in. Dean realizes he must convince Nixon to stop lying. Dean makes plans to go public, providing information from which the Nixon administration could never recover.
3. The Whistleblower
Air Date: 2022-06-12
As the administration sinks deeper into the Watergate scandal, John Dean juggles to appease all stakeholders; Dean’s fateful April 15, 1973, conversation with Nixon unravels the cover-up plot and culminates in his testimony in front of the Senate.
4. The Downfall
Air Date: 2022-06-12
The bombshell revelation of Nixon’s White House recording system leads to a battle for audio tapes, which eventually collapse his presidency.
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Rating
6.0/10
Release Date
2022-06-05
Episodes
4 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Herzog & Company
CNN Original Series