The First Lady S01e09 Webrip (2026)

The strength of this episode lies in its character development, particularly in the portrayal of Eleanor's relationships with her family members. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, and their interactions feel authentic.

In the ninth episode of the Showtime anthology series The First Lady , titled " Rift " (original air date: June 12, 2022), the narrative follows three historical First Ladies as they reach critical personal and political breaking points. Episode Summary The episode focuses on "rifts"—breakdowns in relationships and national stability—across three different eras: Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson): As Franklin D. Roosevelt leads the U.S. into World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Eleanor rallies the nation. However, her public duties cause a deep personal rift with her close companion, Lorena "Hick" Hickock, who feels neglected and eventually leaves. Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer): Now living in retirement in Palm Springs, Betty’s long-simmering addiction to alcohol and pain medication reaches a crisis point. Her husband, Jerry, and their children stage a gripping intervention, leading to her decision to enter rehabilitation. Michelle Obama (Viola Davis): During the 2016 presidential election, Michelle joins Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail to advocate for women’s dignity following the release of the the first lady s01e09 webrip