The Plot Against America

Herman looks to move the family to a new neighborhood, as Bess worries about leaving their tight-knit Jewish community amid growing anti-Semitism.

Bengelsdorf, with Evelyn as his assistant, becomes a fundamental asset in the Lindbergh camp. Alvin decides between serving a local magnate or fighting the fascist forces spreading across the world.

The family endures a trip to D.C, despite Bess' desire to visit Canada, where many frightened Jewish families are moving. Alvin stands out in his military training abroad.

Evelyn makes Sandy the face of the "Just Folks" program, despite Bess' and Herman's objections. A war casualty, Alvin takes a menial job and tries to regroup.

Herman, Bess and Philip each struggle to accept the family's selection for the Homestead Act and imminent relocation to Kentucky.