TV series
Independent Lens
1999–, English, on PBS.
This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers and featuring unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history.
- Seasons
- 28
- Episodes
- 544
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Still running
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KQEDSeasons 28
Season 1
1999 · 8 episodes · 3.0/10
Season 2
2000 · 10 episodes
Season 3
2001 · 10 episodes
Season 4
2003 · 14 episodes
Season 5
2003 · 28 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 6
2004 · 27 episodes
Season 7
2005 · 29 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 8
2006 · 27 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 9
2007 · 26 episodes
Season 10
2008 · 25 episodes
Season 11
2009 · 27 episodes
Season 12
2010 · 25 episodes
Season 13
2011 · 27 episodes
Season 14
2012 · 24 episodes · 6.0/10
Season 15
2013 · 21 episodes
Season 16
2014 · 19 episodes · 8.5/10
Season 17
2015 · 21 episodes · 1.0/10
Season 18
2016 · 20 episodes
Season 19
2017 · 20 episodes
Season 20
2018 · 19 episodes
Season 21
2019 · 19 episodes
Season 22
2020 · 14 episodes
Season 23
2021 · 15 episodes
Season 24
2022 · 16 episodes
Season 25
2023 · 17 episodes
Season 26
2024 · 19 episodes
Season 27
2025 · 15 episodes
Season 28
2026 · 3 episodes
Cast & crew
- Stanley TucciSelf - Host · 545 ep
- Susan SarandonCast · 542 ep
- Edie FalcoHost · 542 ep
- Peter CoyoteCast · 542 ep
- America FerreraCast · 542 ep
- Maggie GyllenhaalCast · 542 ep
- Kal PennJagdesh · 2 ep
- Alona TalHannah Senesh (voice) · 1 ep
- Lance ReddickJames · 1 ep
- Mark FeuersteinAntoine Tissandier (voice) · 1 ep
- Maureen MooreSelf · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 August 1999
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Independent Lens: quick answers
Is Independent Lens worth watching?
Independent Lens doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Independent Lens are there?
Independent Lens has 28 seasons and 544 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Independent Lens finished?
Independent Lens is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Independent Lens on?
Independent Lens is streaming on PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Independent Lens parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Independent Lens is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Independent Lens?
If you liked Independent Lens, try Top Gear, Biography, Marvel's 616.