The Contenders (2011) is a series web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Contenders online in HD.
The Contenders — Storyline
A look at the lives and careers of 14 candidates for the presidency of the United States who were determined to have made significant impacts on U.S. politics despite not having won the presidency. Most episodes were broadcast from a location of significance to the person being profiled, and featured interviews and discussion with a variety of experts.
Cast & Crew
The Contenders — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2011-09-02 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Genre | series |
| Language | English |
| Network | C-SPAN |
| Status | Returning Series |
The Contenders — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Contenders, Historians Preview (2011-09-02) — Richard Norton Smith, Carl Cannon, and Jean Baker participated in a roundtable discussion as a preview to C-SPAN’s upcoming series, “The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Chan
- E2: Henry Clay, Presidential Contender (2011-09-09) — Historians discussed the role of Henry Clay (1777-1852) in changing politics. Known as the “Great Compromiser” but also as “The Dictator,” Henry Clay was perhaps the most powerful
- E3: James Blaine, Presidential Contender (2011-09-16) — Historians discussed the role of James Blaine (1830-1893) in changing politics. One of the most colorful, and divisive figures in post-Reconstruction U.S. politics, James Blaine wa
- E4: William Jennings Bryan, Presidential Contender (2011-09-23) — Historians discussed the role of William Jennings Bryan as an enterprising figure in American politics. He was a former U.S. representative, secretary of state under President Wood
- E5: Eugene V. Debs, Presidential Contender (2011-09-30) — Historians Ernest Freeberg and Lisa Phillips talked about the political career of Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926), who founded several labor unions and represented the Socialist Party o
- E6: Charles Evans Hughes, Presidential Contender (2011-10-07) — Historians Bernadette Meyler and David Pietrusza and former Solicitor General Paul Clement talked about the life and career of 1916 Republican presidential nominee Charles Evans Hu
- E7: Al Smith, Presidential Contender (2011-10-14) — Historians Beverly Gage and John Evers talked about the life and career of 1928 Democratic presidential nominee Alfred E. Smith, Jr. (1873-1944). Nicknamed the “Happy Warrior,” Al
- E8: Wendell Willkie, Presidential Contender (2011-10-21) — Amity Shlaes, James Madison, and David Willkie talked about the life and career of 1940 Republican presidential nominee Wendell Willkie (1882-1944) from the Rush County Historical
- E9: Thomas E. Dewey, Presidential Contender (2011-10-28) — Richard Norton Smith and Thomas E. Dewey, III, talked about the life and career of 1944 and 1948 Republican presidential nominee Thomas E. Dewey (1902-1971). They responded to tele
- E10: Adlai E. Stevenson II, Presidential Contender (2011-11-04) — Historian Richard Norton Smith, former Senator Adlai Stevenson III, and Newton Minow, who had worked for him, talked about the life and career of 1952 and 1956 Democratic president
- E11: Barry Goldwater, Presidential Contender (2011-11-11) — Rick Perlstein, Bill McCune, and Darcy Olsen talked about the life and career of 1964 Republican presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater (1909-1998). They responded to telephone ca
- E12: Hubert Humphrey, Presidential Contender (2011-11-18) — Juan Williams and Mick Caouette talked about the life and career of 1968 Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey (1911-1978). They responded to telephone
- E13: George Wallace, Presidential Contender (2011-11-25) — Dan Carter and Joe Reed talked about the life and career of George C. Wallace, Jr. (1919-1998) and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from in front of the A
- E14: George McGovern, Presidential Contender (2011-12-02) — Authors Scott Farris and Jules Witcover talked about 1972 Democratic presidential nominee and anti-Vietnam war candidate Senator George S. McGovern (b. 1922) and responded to telep
- E15: Ross Perot, Presidential Contender (2011-12-09) — Douglas Brinkley and Carolyn Barta talked about independent presidential candidate H. Ross Perot (b. 1930). Professor Barta participated from her home in Dallas as they talked abou
- E16: The Contenders, Historians Retrospective (2011-12-16) — Richard Norton Smith, Carl Cannon, and Jean Baker participated in a roundtable discussion reflecting on the C-SPAN series, “The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Polit
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Contenders have? 1 season(s) with 16 episodes.
Where can I watch The Contenders? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
