Part I: the upstart. 1. The boy who couldn't speak (1942-60) ; 2. Hot young Biden (1960-72) ; 3. The hail Mary (1972)

Part II: the senator. 4. Biden time (1972-88) ; Biden v. Bork (1987-88) ; 6. It's on us (1988-94) ; 7. Second chance (1991-2008)

Part III: the veep. 8. From gaffes to glory (2008-2016) ; 9. Beau (1969-2015) ; 10. Get back up! (2016-forever).