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Backstairs at the White House

6.119791 seasonTV SeriesDramaWar & Politics

Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.

DirectorMichael O'Herlihy

WritersGwen Bagni·Paul Dubov

ProducersEd Friendly·Michael O'Herlihy

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Seasons & Episodes

E1

Part 1

Jan 29, 1979

E2

Part 2

Feb 5, 1979

E3

Part 3

Feb 12, 1979

E4

Part 4

Feb 19, 1979

Cast · Directed by Michael O'Herlihy

Olivia Cole

Leslie Uggams

Lillian Rogers Parks

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Levi Mercer, Houseman

Robert Hooks

Leslie Nielsen

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

Paul Winfield

Emmett Rogers Sr.

Julie Harris

Helen 'Nellie' Taft

Victor Buono

Pres. William Howard Taft

Robert Vaughn

Pres. Woodrow Wilson

Kim Hunter

Claire Bloom

Edith Galt Wilson

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Backstairs at the White House — streaming FAQ

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Backstairs at the White House isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Backstairs at the White House on Netflix?

No, Backstairs at the White House is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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Backstairs at the White House isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Backstairs at the White House?

Backstairs at the White House has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1979.

Are all episodes of Backstairs at the White House out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Backstairs at the White House are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Backstairs at the White House?

No — Backstairs at the White House ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.