What is White House Plumbers about?

White House Plumbers is an American satirical political drama television miniseries that portrays the complex narrative of the Watergate scandal, focusing specifically on the covert group known as the 'White House Plumbers.' Created by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck and directed by David Mandel, the series premiered on HBO and is inspired by true events as described in the book 'Integrity' by Egil Krogh and Matthew Krogh. The miniseries features an ensemble cast led by Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, who portray E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy, two central figures in the scandal. The narrative follows the Plumbers, tasked with stopping the leaks of classified information, as their activities lead to unforeseen outcomes that eventually escalated into the political upheaval known as the Watergate scandal. The plot intertwines moments of dark comedy within a historical context, shedding light on the extreme measures the operatives employed and the ironies that led to the downfall of the Nixon presidency.

The first episode of White House Plumbers aired on May 01, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on May 29, 2023.