Series synopsis
The American Experiment is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on June 24, 2026. It ended on June 24, 2026. It stars Martin Sheen.
Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation.
Premise
Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Martin Sheen as George Washington
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | June 24, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Freedom A young George Washington establishes his military bonafides, and the American colonies begin to chafe at new taxes imposed by the British Crown. |
June 24, 2026 |
| 2 |
Tyranny, Like Hell, Is Not Easily Conquered Thomas Jefferson is tapped to draft the Declaration of Independence. Led by Washington, the Continental Army suffers a devastating series of defeats. |
June 24, 2026 |
| 3 |
The United States Are Not United 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. |
June 24, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 24, 2026 |
| Last aired | June 24, 2026 |
| Status | ended |