American Experience

★ 6.6 /10 43 votes

October 4, 1988 38 Seasons 400 Episodes 55 min Returning Series TV-PG

Documentary

Overview

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

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1988 • 16 Episodes

Season 2

1989 • 16 Episodes

Season 3

1990 • 13 Episodes

Season 4

1991 • 13 Episodes

Season 5

1992 • 13 Episodes

Season 6

1993 • 8 Episodes

Season 7

1994 • 13 Episodes

Season 8

1995 • 9 Episodes

Season 9

1996 • 22 Episodes

Season 10

1997 • 9 Episodes

Season 11

1998 • 10 Episodes

Season 12

1999 • 15 Episodes

Season 13

2000 • 12 Episodes

Season 14

2001 • 14 Episodes

Season 15

2002 • 13 Episodes

Season 16

2003 • 9 Episodes

Season 17

2004 • 11 Episodes

Season 18

2005 • 13 Episodes

Season 19

2006 • 15 Episodes

Season 20

2008 • 14 Episodes

Season 21

2009 • 9 Episodes

Season 22

2009 • 8 Episodes

Season 23

2010 • 12 Episodes

Season 24

2012 • 8 Episodes

Season 25

2013 • 8 Episodes

Season 26

2014 • 7 Episodes

Season 27

2015 • 11 Episodes

Season 28

2016 • 8 Episodes

Season 29

2017 • 8 Episodes

Season 30

2018 • 9 Episodes

Season 31

2019 • 7 Episodes

Season 32

2020 • 8 Episodes

Season 33

2021 • 8 Episodes

Season 34

2022 • 6 Episodes

Season 35

2023 • 9 Episodes

Season 36

2024 • 7 Episodes

Season 37

2025 • 8 Episodes

Season 38

2026 • 1 Episode

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    PBS
                                

                                    Type
                                    Documentary
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.6/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

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Cast & Crew

David Ogden Stiers

Narrator (voice)

David McCullough

Narrator (voice)

Michael Murphy

Narrator (voice)

Linda Hunt

Self - Narrator (voice)

Oliver Platt

Narrator (voice)

Liev Schreiber

Narrator (voice)

Joe Morton

Narrator (voice)

Julian Bond

Narrator (voice)

Jason Robards

Narrator (voice)

Blair Brown

Narrator (voice)

Frances Sternhagen

(voice)

Campbell Scott

Narrator (voice)

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?

American Experience has 38 seasons with 400 episodes.

When did American Experience premiere?

American Experience premiered on October 4, 1988.

Is American Experience still running?

Yes, American Experience is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Where can I watch American Experience?

American Experience originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of American Experience?

American Experience has a rating of 6.6/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is American Experience?

American Experience is classified as Documentary.