The First Lady

S01E05 see saw

Feeling exasperated by the male-centric landscape of media and politics, Eleanor organizes the first all-female press conference at the White House, deepening her bond with journalist Lorena “Hick” Hickock. Meanwhile, Betty’s public revelation of her breast cancer diagnosis reshapes public sentiment towards the Ford Administration, shifting attention away from Jerry’s contentious Nixon pardon and elevating Betty’s status among American women. Following Barack’s defeat in the midterms, Michelle initiates a healthy school lunch program, which inspires a gridlocked Congress to finally pass new legislation.