
TV series
The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway
2022, English, on PBS. Created by Stephen Sadis & Kyle Kegley.
A 4-part documentary series capturing the compelling story of James J. Hill and the Great Northern Railway.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 245 min
- Status
- Ended in 2022
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode Four
Aired 21 October 2022
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 30 September 2022
- Last aired
- 21 October 2022
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
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The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway: quick answers
Is The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway worth watching?
The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway are there?
The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 245 minutes each.
Is The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway finished?
Yes. The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway ended in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway on?
The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway yet.
What shows are like The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway?
If you liked The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway, try Top Gear, Formula 1: Drive to Survive, 30 for 30.
Who created The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway?
The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway was created by Stephen Sadis and Kyle Kegley and stars Clay Jenkinson, Sam A. Mowry.
