The American Experiment

The American Experiment

Ended First aired 24/Jun/2026 United States English 1 season(s) 5 episode(s)
Documentary
Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation.
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Season 1 · Season 1
5 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Jun/2026
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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this historical documentary reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the American Revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this historical documentary reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the American Revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

S1E5
Washington's Warning
Air date: 24/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 84 min
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George Washington steps into the unknown as the nation's first president. Partisanship dawns with an ideological rift between Jefferson and Hamilton.

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George Washington steps into the unknown as the nation's first president. Partisanship dawns with an ideological rift between Jefferson and Hamilton.

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We the People
Air date: 24/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 70 min
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The war is won, but the "perpetual union" is on the verge of collapse. Delegates from each state gather to devise an innovative form of government.

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The war is won, but the "perpetual union" is on the verge of collapse. Delegates from each state gather to devise an innovative form of government.

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The United States Are Not United
Air date: 24/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 72 min
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With the outcome of the war hanging in the balance, the Americans deploy Benjamin Franklin's charms to solicit support from Britain's longtime rival.

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With the outcome of the war hanging in the balance, the Americans deploy Benjamin Franklin's charms to solicit support from Britain's longtime rival.

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Tyranny, Like Hell, Is Not Easily Conquered
Air date: 24/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 66 min
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Thomas Jefferson is tapped to draft the Declaration of Independence. Led by Washington, the Continental Army suffers a devastating series of defeats.

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Thomas Jefferson is tapped to draft the Declaration of Independence. Led by Washington, the Continental Army suffers a devastating series of defeats.

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Freedom
Air date: 24/Jun/2026 · Runtime: 77 min
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A young George Washington establishes his military bonafides, and the American colonies begin to chafe at new taxes imposed by the British Crown.

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A young George Washington establishes his military bonafides, and the American colonies begin to chafe at new taxes imposed by the British Crown.

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Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen
George Washington

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Brian Knappenberger
Brian Knappenberger
Director, Executive Producer
Gary Goetzman
Gary Goetzman
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Sarah Huisenga
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Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Executive Producer

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