TV series
American Experience
1988–, English, on PBS.
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
- Seasons
- 37
- Episodes
- 396
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Still running
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch American Experience
American Experience is streaming on YouTube TV, PBS, and PBS Documentaries in India.
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Latest episode
S37 E8: Bombshell
Aired 6 January 2026
Seasons 37
Season 1
1988 · 16 episodes · 7.2/10
Season 2
1989 · 16 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 3
1990 · 11 episodes
Season 4
1991 · 13 episodes
Season 5
1992 · 13 episodes
Season 6
1993 · 8 episodes
Season 7
1994 · 12 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 · 7.0/10
Season 13
2000 · 12 episodes
Season 14
2001 · 14 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 15
2002 · 13 episodes
Season 16
2003 · 9 episodes · 6.0/10
Season 17
2004 · 11 episodes · 7.3/10
Season 18
2005 · 13 episodes
Season 19
2006 · 15 episodes
Season 20
2008 · 14 episodes · 7.1/10
Season 21
2009 · 9 episodes
Season 22
2009 · 8 episodes
Season 23
2010 · 12 episodes · 5.3/10
Season 24
2012 · 8 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 25
2013 · 8 episodes · 7.2/10
Season 26
2014 · 7 episodes · 6.1/10
Season 27
2015 · 11 episodes · 6.5/10
Season 28
2016 · 8 episodes · 7.2/10
Season 29
2017 · 8 episodes · 4.8/10
Season 30
2018 · 9 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 31
2019 · 7 episodes · 8.3/10
Season 32
2020 · 8 episodes · 2.9/10
Season 33
2021 · 8 episodes · 2.4/10
Season 34
2022 · 6 episodes · 2.8/10
Season 35
2023 · 9 episodes · 2.4/10
Season 36
2024 · 7 episodes · 2.1/10
Season 37
2025 · 8 episodes · 2.3/10
Specials
2003 · 1 episode
Cast & crew
- David Ogden StiersNarrator (voice) · 31 ep
- David McCulloughSelf - Host · 18 ep
- Michael MurphyNarrator (voice) · 14 ep
- Linda HuntSelf - Narrator (voice) · 12 ep
- Oliver PlattNarrator (voice) · 12 ep
- Liev SchreiberNarrator (voice) · 8 ep
- Joe MortonNarrator (voice) · 8 ep
- Julian BondNarrator (voice) · 8 ep
- Jason RobardsNarrator (voice) · 7 ep
- Blair BrownEllen Wilson (voice) · 7 ep
- Frances SternhagenSelf (voice) · 6 ep
- Campbell ScottNarrator (voice) · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 October 1988
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-PG
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American Experience: quick answers
Is American Experience worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of American Experience are there?
American Experience has 37 seasons and 396 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is American Experience finished?
American Experience is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is American Experience on?
American Experience is streaming on YouTube TV, PBS, and PBS Documentaries in India.
American Experience parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Experience is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like American Experience?
If you liked American Experience, try American Masters, Mysteries at the Museum, The Movies.