Series·2026·TV-14·1 season

The American Experiment

Documentary

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

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FreedomE1 · 79 min

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

Tyranny, Like Hell, Is Not Easily ConqueredE2 · 68 min

Thomas Jefferson is tapped to draft the Declaration of Independence. Led by Washington, the Continental Army suffers a devastating series of defeats.

The United States Are Not UnitedE3 · 74 min

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.

We the PeopleE4 · 72 min

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.

Washington's WarningE5 · 87 min

George 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
Martin SheenGeorge Washington
Robert McAtee
Robert McAteeElbridge Gerry

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