After Senator Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated, the entire family is grieving. Ted Kennedy struggles to determine whether or not he should pick up where his brother left off. Jackie introduces her fiancée Aristotle Onassis to the family to get their approval. Then, the chappaquiddick incident leaves many questions for Senator Ted Kennedy to answer and may possibly prevent him from ever wining the White House.
Ted panics after his accident in Chappaquiddick. Jackie enjoys her honeymoon in Greece but returns to America after hearing about Teddy much to Aristotle's displeasure and objections. JFK's former advisers assist Ted with the incident.
Ted and his family try to avert damage following the Chappaquiddick incident. Ted's son becomes ill which changes his outlook on life. Jackie, John Jr and Caroline move to New York after her divorce.
Ted Kennedy decides to announce his candidacy for the Presidency. JFK Jr decides to go to law school but struggles to pass the bar and continues to have his life well documented. Jackie's health starts to worsen.
