American Experience
First aired
October 4, 1988
Returning Series
Avg. episode: 55m
EnglishDocumentary
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
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Media
Seasons 38
Specials
20031 Episode
Season 1
198816 Episodes
Season 2
198916 Episodes
Season 3
199011 Episodes
Season 4
199113 Episodes
Season 5
199213 Episodes
Season 6
19938 Episodes
Season 7
199412 Episodes
Season 8
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Season 9
199622 Episodes
Season 10
19979 Episodes
Season 11
199810 Episodes
Season 12
199915 Episodes
Season 13
200012 Episodes
Season 14
200114 Episodes
Season 15
200213 Episodes
Season 16
20039 Episodes
Season 17
200411 Episodes
Season 18
200513 Episodes
Season 19
200615 Episodes
Season 20
200814 Episodes
Season 21
20099 Episodes
Season 22
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Season 23
201012 Episodes
Season 24
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Season 25
20138 Episodes
Season 26
20147 Episodes
Season 27
201511 Episodes
Season 28
20168 Episodes
Season 29
20178 Episodes
Season 30
20189 Episodes
Season 31
20197 Episodes
Season 32
20208 Episodes
Season 33
20218 Episodes
Season 34
20226 Episodes
Season 35
20239 Episodes
Season 36
20247 Episodes
Season 37
20258 Episodes
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