Season 1

2026 · 16 episodes · 19h 6m in all

1. America the Beautiful
3 Jul 2026 · 42 min
David Muir anchors a first-of-its-kind artistic illumination of the Statue of Liberty from deep inside the iconic monument; Brandi Carlile performs "America the Beautiful," accompanied by SistaStrings.
2. Pre-Party Across America
3 Jul 2026 · 29 min
Linsey Davis hosts from New Orleans, and Lara Spencer and Sam Champion anchor from New York as celebrations across the country get started.
3. Party Across America
3 Jul 2026 · 43 min
The music and culture of New Orleans; jazz musician Wynton Marsalis; the San Antonio River Walk; a Disney cruise ship along the coast of Alaska; celebration in Las Vegas; fireworks in Los Angeles.
4. Nightline (Special Edition)
4 Jul 2026 · 20 min
Celebrating 80 years of news storytelling at ABC News; profile of the Hartford Courant, the oldest newspaper in the country.
5. GMA's 50 States in 50 Weeks (1)
4 Jul 2026 · 85 min
A showcase series of the beauty of America's land and people.
6. GMA's 50 States in 50 Weeks (2)
4 Jul 2026 · 95 min
A showcase series of the beauty of America's land and people.
7. Dawn in America
4 Jul 2026 · 94 min
Tracing American history from colonial times through the Declaration of Independence; live sunrise moments; the legacy of "Schoolhouse Rock"; preview of the Tall Ship Parade in the New York Harbor; the history of immigration and naturalization; Revolutionary-era re-enactments; active service members and their families at Ramstein Base in Germany; the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia; the national anthem; the history of the American flag; children read the Declaration of Independence.
8. Good Morning America (Special Edition)
4 Jul 2026 · 180 min
Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan will each present a deep dive into their own American journeys and how their families arrived in the United States; reporting on the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army.
9. Hometowns and Heroes
4 Jul 2026 · 108 min
Storytelling on America's westward expansion via a cross-country adventure.
10. Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
4 Jul 2026 · 30 min
Coverage of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest features top-ranked Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and more.
11. 7 Natural Wonders of America
4 Jul 2026 · 94 min
The Seven Natural Wonders of America and how they have shaped the people and culture of the country; an exclusive glimpse of National Geographic's brand-new Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C.
12. Dreamers and Innovators
4 Jul 2026 · 90 min
Coverage of parades and other live events happening around the country; the birth of Hollywood cinema; the history of American fashion; the space race, lunar landing and Artemis II; the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions over the years; Americans' obsession with cars and the automobile industry; the research vessel The Nautilus.
13. SportsCenter (Special Edition)
4 Jul 2026 · 60 min
Iconic American sports moments; the enduring cultural impact of sports in America; essays, featured storytelling and appearances from multiple ESPN personalities.
14. World News Tonight with David Muir (Special Edition)
4 Jul 2026 · 21 min
The latest headlines and stories on America's anniversary.
15. Countdown to Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash
4 Jul 2026 · 22 min
A look at the upcoming "Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash" celebration with host Ryan Seacrest; interviews with performers Boyz II Men and Clint Black; an all-access pass to the "Camp Rock 3" nationwide bus tour as it stops in Nashville; Jesse Palmer visits MrBeast's headquarters in Greenville, N.C.
16. Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash
4 Jul 2026 · 133 min
Ryan Seacrest hosts the celebration featuring fireworks and musical performances, including The All-American Rejects, Boyz II Men, Brothers Osborne, Clint Black, Elizabeth Nichols, Emily Ann Roberts, John Crist, Lauren Daigle, Little Big Town, NE-YO, Nick Jonas, Reba McEntire, Sublime and Tim McGraw.