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The American Experiment

The American Experiment

★ 5.8/10•2026•TV-14•Documentary
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Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 24, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - FreedomE179m

Freedom

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

Jun 24, 2026

Episode 2 - Tyranny, Like Hell, Is Not Easily ConqueredE268m

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.

Jun 24, 2026

Episode 3 - The United States Are Not UnitedE374m

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.

Jun 24, 2026

Episode 4 - We the PeopleE472m

We the People

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.

Jun 24, 2026

Episode 5 - Washington's WarningE587m

Washington's Warning

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

Jun 24, 2026

Actors

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

George Washington

Robert McAtee

Robert McAtee

Elbridge Gerry

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