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The American Experiment

2026Show1 season5 episodesTV-14

Documentary
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes100%32%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes100%32%

Summary

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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  • Kids

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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The American Experiment episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Freedom, 7.1
  2. S1 E2 Tyranny, Like Hell, Is Not Easily Conquered, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 The United States Are Not United, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 We the People, 7.3
  5. S1 E5 Washington's Warning, 7.2

Cast

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Crew

Directors
Brian Knappenberger

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Facts

June 24, 2026 · June 24, 2026 · Ended

First aired
June 24, 2026
Last aired
June 24, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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Where can I stream The American Experiment?

Netflix

In the United States, The American Experiment streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The American Experiment worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (52).

Is The American Experiment okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.