Series synopsis
The Americas is an American documentary television series that premiered on NBC on February 23, 2025. It was created by Simon Reeve. It stars Tom Hanks.
In this limited series Simon Reeve begins his most ambitious journey yet, travelling the entire length of the Americas
Premise
In this limited series Simon Reeve begins his most ambitious journey yet, travelling the entire length of the Americas
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tom Hanks as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | April 20, 2025 | July 2, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 10 | February 23, 2025 | April 13, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Making of The Americas Tom Hanks and the crew reveal a behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary dedication, innovation, humor and heart it took to create "The Americas." |
April 20, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Americas: A Wild 250th A new special celebrating the nation's milestone 250th birthday, showcases iconic American species whose deep connection to the land and the nation's history have left an indelible mark on the country. From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring. |
July 2, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Atlantic Coast The Atlantic Coast, where wild horses battle, bald eagles chase ospreys and sharks protect fish. Raccoons navigate city life and black bears search for food in ancient forests. |
February 23, 2025 |
| 2 |
Mexico Mexico, where deserts meet tropics. See new footage of fledgling pygmy owls, orca hunting, new species in flooded caves and orchid bees filmed in incredible detail. |
February 23, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Wild West The Wild West, where coyotes face a snowbound Yellowstone, rattlesnakes emerge in the hundreds, woodpeckers compete to store food, bison battle on the Great Plains and more. |
March 2, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 23, 2025 |
| Last aired | April 13, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |