Series Creator Aaron Tracy speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Linda Greenhouse, who reported on the Supreme Court for The New York Times for 30 years.

Series Creator Aaron Tracy speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Linda Greenhouse, who reported on the Supreme Court for The New York Times for 30 years.

At 26 years old, Sarah Weddington stands in a courtroom for the first time in her life and argues the most explosive case of her era: Roe V. Wade. Supreme tells her unlikely story, as well as that of Justice Harry Blackmun, who’s appointed by Nixon to the High Court at the same time. Sarah and Harry – both new, untested, and scared out of their minds – are on a collision course. She struggles to overcome the many obstacles placed in her path, while he must find the courage to step out of his lifelong best friend’s shadow and take a stand. Together, they create one of the defining moments of the century. 



Cast: Maya Hawke, William H. Macy, Abigail Breslin, Andrea Savage, Felicity Huffman, Laura Benanti, Garrett Hedlund, Josh Hamilton, Luke Kirby, William Fichtner, James Naughton, and Katie Couric. Created and Written by Aaron Tracy. Directed by Rachel Winter. Executive Producers are Eva Longoria, Ben Specter, Aaron Tracy and Rachel Winter. Produced by Kelly & Kelly.

At 26 years old, Sarah Weddington stands in a courtroom for the first time in her life and argues the most explosive case of her era: Roe V. Wade. Supreme tells her unlikely story, as well as that of Justice Harry Blackmun, who’s appointed by Nixon to the High Court at the same time. Sarah and Harry – both new, untested, and scared out of their minds – are on a collision course. She struggles to overcome the many obstacles placed in her path, while he must find the courage to step out of his lifelong best friend’s shadow and take a stand. Together, they create one of the defining moments of the century. 
 
Cast: Maya Hawke, William H. Macy, Abigail Breslin, Andrea Savage, Felicity Huffman, Laura Benanti, Garrett Hedlund, Josh Hamilton, Luke Kirby, William Fichtner, James Naughton, and Katie Couric. Created and Written by Aaron Tracy. Directed by Rachel Winter. Executive Producers are Eva Longoria, Ben Specter, Aaron Tracy and Rachel Winter. Produced by Kelly &amp; Kelly.

Supreme: The Battle for Roe

Ep 10: Bonus - The Conversation

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Harry is forced to become what he most detests, leading to a momentous decision, and the termination of a lifelong friendship. Sarah breaks another record. 

Harry is forced to become what he most detests, leading to a momentous decision, and the termination of a lifelong friendship. Sarah breaks another record.

Ep 09: The Most Controversial Man in America

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After two emotional confrontations, Harry begins to make up his mind. 

After two emotional confrontations, Harry begins to make up his mind.

Ep 08: When Harry Met Sarah

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Sarah becomes the youngest woman in history to argue in the Supreme Court. A controversial decision by Warren puts Harry in an uncomfortable position. 

~~ Cast Credits ~~
Sarah Weddington: Maya Hawke
Justice Harry Blackmun: William H. Macy 
Bea: Laura Benanti
Cady: Ashley Eskew
Deb: Andrea Savage
Jay Floyd: Peter Oldring
Justice Brennan: Aaron Tracy
Justice Powell: Sam Stumpf
Justice Stewart: Richard Newman
Justice White: Bill Mondy
Linda Coffee: Abigail Breslin
Male Guard: Pat Kelly
Lena: Susanne Potrock
Reporter: Katie Couric
Roy Lucas: Luke Kirby
Dottie Blackmun: Felicity Huffman 
Dr. Erdahl: Mark Chavez 
Gloria: Karen Foreman 
Harry's Mom: Barbara Pollard 
Librarian: Karen Foreman
Linda Coffee: Abigail Breslin
Justice Marshall: Joe Costa
Justice Burger: William Fichtner

Sarah becomes the youngest woman in history to argue in the Supreme Court. A controversial decision by Warren puts Harry in an uncomfortable position. 
~~ Cast Credits ~~ Sarah Weddington: Maya Hawke Justice Harry Blackmun: William H. Macy  Bea: Laura Benanti Cady: Ashley Eskew Deb: Andrea Savage Jay Floyd: Peter Oldring Justice Brennan: Aaron Tracy Justice Powell: Sam Stumpf Justice Stewart: Richard Newman Justice White: Bill Mondy Linda Coffee: Abigail Breslin Male Guard: Pat Kelly Lena: Susanne Potrock Reporter: Katie Couric Roy Lucas: Luke Kirby Dottie Blackmun: Felicity Huffman Dr. Erdahl: Mark Chavez Gloria: Karen Foreman Harry's Mom: Barbara Pollard Librarian: Karen Foreman Linda Coffee: Abigail Breslin Justice Marshall: Joe Costa Justice Burger: William Fichtner

Ep 07: Marble Palace

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