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American Experience
Reagan | Trailer
American Experience, TVs most-watched history series, brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
Full Episodes
Mr. Tornado
May 19, 2020
The story of Ted Fujita's groundbreaking work to understand the deadliest storms.
George W. Bush, Part 1
May 4, 2020
The life and presidency of the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush.
The Man Who Tried to Feed the World
April 21, 2020
Story of the man who would go on to lead a Green Revolution of worldwide agriculture.
The Poison Squad
January 28, 2020
Harvey Wiley recruited volunteers to test the effects of chemical preservatives in food.
Jubilee Singers
November 19, 2019
Former slaves who battled prejudice & oppression to sing their way into a nations heart.
The Feud
September 10, 2019
The most famous family conflict in American history, the Hatfield-McCoy feud.
Woodstock
August 6, 2019
They came to hear the concert of their lives, but experienced something far more profound....
Chasing the Moon, Part 1
July 8, 2019
Chasing the Moon, a film by Robert Stone, premieres July 8 on PBS.
Sealab
February 12, 2019
The little-known story of the daring program that revolutionized undersea exploration.
The Swamp
January 15, 2019
The history of the Everglades is a story of humanitys attempt to conquer nature.
The Eugenics Crusade
October 16, 2018
The Eugenics Crusade tells the story of the campaign to breed a better American race,
The Circus, Part 2
October 9, 2018
Revisit the heyday of Americas traveling circus and meet the showmen who created it.
The Circus, Part 1
October 8, 2018
Explore the early days of this popular, influential and distinctly American entertainment....
Clips and Previews
Reagan | Trailer
August 4, 2020
Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century....
Clinton | Trailer
July 21, 2020
A president who rose from a broken childhood to a successful politician in modern America....
The Vote | Extended Trailer
July 6, 2020
The hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote.
Mr. Tornado | Trailer
May 19, 2020
Ted Fujita's groundbreaking work in research and applied science saved thousands of lives....
George W. Bush | Extended Trailer
May 4, 2020
The latest in our award-winning series of presidential biographies, George W. Bush.
The Man Who Tried to Feed the World | Trailer
April 21, 2020
Story of the man who would lead a Green Revolution of worldwide agriculture programs.
The Fight | Trailer
February 11, 2020
Theirs was a rivalry that would draw American and Germany inching closer to war.
The Poison Squad | Trailer
January 28, 2020
'The Poison Squad' tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley.
Trailer | McCarthy
January 6, 2020
Explore the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, who led a Cold War crusade against Communists....
Trailer | Jubilee Singers
November 19, 2019
Former slaves who battled prejudice & oppression to sing their way into a nations heart.
"The Race Underground"
November 11, 2019
In the late 19th century, as Americas teeming cities grew increasingly congested, the time...
Official Trailer | The Feud | PBS
September 10, 2019
The most famous family conflict in American history, the Hatfield-McCoy feud.
The Mine Wars Preview
September 3, 2019
The story of small people going up against very big forces for a better nation. Jan 26 9pm...
Official Trailer | Woodstock | PBS
August 6, 2019
They came for the concert of their lives, but most experienced something far more profound...
The Race Underground Promo
July 29, 2019
In the late 19th century, as Americas teeming cities grew increasingly congested, the time...
Chasing the Moon: Teaser
July 8, 2019
Join American Experience and PBS to relive the journey that defined a generation.
Stonewall Uprising Preview
June 11, 2019
"Stonewall Uprising" explores the dramatic event that launched a worldwide rights movement....
Annie Oakley Preview
May 14, 2019
Annie Oakley won fame and fortune as the little lady from Ohio who never missed a shot.
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