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American Experience (1988)

Documentary

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

First Air Date
October 4, 1988
Seasons
38
Episodes
400
Rating
6.6/10 (45 votes)
Network: PBS
Production: GBH
biographyusa historycurrent affairs
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Seasons

Season 1

16 episodes

1988

Season 2

16 episodes

1989

Season 3

13 episodes

1990

Season 4

13 episodes

1991

Season 5

13 episodes

1992

Season 6

8 episodes

1993

Season 7

13 episodes

1994

Season 8

9 episodes

1995

Season 9

22 episodes

1996

Season 10

9 episodes

1997

Season 11

10 episodes

1998

Season 12

15 episodes

1999

Season 13

12 episodes

2000

Season 14

14 episodes

2001

Season 15

13 episodes

2002

Season 16

9 episodes

2003

Season 17

11 episodes

2004

Season 18

13 episodes

2005

Season 19

15 episodes

2006

Season 20

14 episodes

2008

Season 21

9 episodes

2009

Season 22

8 episodes

2009

Season 23

12 episodes

2010

Season 24

8 episodes

2012

Season 25

8 episodes

2013

Season 26

7 episodes

2014

Season 27

11 episodes

2015

Season 28

8 episodes

2016

Season 29

8 episodes

2017

Season 30

9 episodes

2018

Season 31

7 episodes

2019

Season 32

8 episodes

2020

Season 33

8 episodes

2021

Season 34

6 episodes

2022

Season 35

9 episodes

2023

Season 36

7 episodes

2024

Season 37

8 episodes

2025

Season 38

1 episode

2026

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American Experience

American Experience

Documentary
6.6
55 min
1988

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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Networks & Studios

Networks

PBSPBS

Production Companies

GBH
Show Information
StatusReturning Series
TypeDocumentary
First Aired10/4/1988
Last Aired1/6/2026
Seasons38
Episodes400
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States
Currently in production
Creators & Crew

38

Seasons

400

Episodes

55m

Per Episode

1988

First Aired

Keywords

biographyusa historycurrent affairs

Content Ratings

Languages

en

External Links

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2021

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2015

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2013

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2012

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2009

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2008

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2006

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2005

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2004

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2003

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2002

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2001

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2000

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1999

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1998

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1997

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1996

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1995

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1994

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1993

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1992

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1991

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1989

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1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Experience about?▾

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

How many seasons does American Experience have?▾

38

How many episodes does American Experience have?▾

400

Is American Experience still running?▾

Yes, it is currently running.

When did American Experience first air?▾

October 4, 1988

What genre is American Experience?▾

Documentary

Where can I watch American Experience?▾

YouTube TV and PBS