Chronicles the life of Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren, discussing his childhood as the son of Scandinavian immigrants, schooling, career as a prosecutor, role as Republican governor of California, and influence on the Supreme Court.

A son of Scandinavia -- A legal career interrupted -- Marriage and family -- A successful prosecutor -- A popular governor -- Super chief -- An end to segregation -- A nation changes -- You have the right to remain silent -- One man, one vote -- The Warren Commission -- Final years.