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Watch The American Experiment (2026) Online

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Synopsis

Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. FreedomNow viewing2026-06-241h 19m4.6A young George Washington establishes his military bonafides, and the American colonies begin to chafe at new taxes imposed by the British Crown.
2. Tyranny, Like Hell, Is Not Easily Conquered2026-06-241h 8m1.0Thomas Jefferson is tapped to draft the Declaration of Independence. Led by Washington, the Continental Army suffers a devastating series of defeats.
3. The United States Are Not United2026-06-241h 14m1.0With the outcome of the war hanging in the balance, the Americans deploy Benjamin Franklin's charms to solicit support from Britain's longtime rival.
4. We the People2026-06-241h 12m1.0The 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.
5. Washington's Warning2026-06-241h 27m1.0George Washington steps into the unknown as the nation's first president. Partisanship dawns with an ideological rift between Jefferson and Hamilton.

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Martin Sheen
George Washington

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Is The American Experiment available to watch online?

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How many seasons does The American Experiment have?

The American Experiment has 1 season and 5 episodes.

When did The American Experiment first air?

The American Experiment first aired in 2026.

Is The American Experiment still running?

The American Experiment's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The American Experiment?

The American Experiment is classified as Documentary.