American Experience

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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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	American Experience
First Air Date	October 4, 1988
Last Air Date	September 30, 2025
Seasons	38
Episodes	399
Episode Runtime	55min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	GBH
Networks	PBS

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Hard Hat Riot

Hard Hat Riot tells the story of a struggling metropolis, a flailing president, a divided people, and a bloody juncture when the nation violently diverged ― culminating in a new political and cultural landscape that radically redefined American politics and foreshadowed the future.

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