TV series
The Jewish Americans
2008, English, on PBS. Created by David Grubin.
Explores 350 years of Jewish American history, beginning with the first Jews who arrive in the 17th century, who epitomized the immigrant experience. Even as they faced rejection, Jews embraced American culture while keeping alive their own heritage. Focusing on the tension amid identity and assimilation, the series features Jewish Americans who have made major contributions to American life. (Yad Vashem)
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 111 min
- Status
- Ended in 2008
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Home
Aired 23 January 2008
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- David GrubinCreator
- Liev SchreiberSelf - Narrator (voice) · 3 ep
- Carl ReinerSelf · 3 ep
- Mandy PatinkinSelf · 3 ep
- Sherry LansingSelf · 3 ep
- Ruth Bader GinsburgSelf · 3 ep
- Betty FriedanSelf · 3 ep
- Sid CaesarSelf · 3 ep
- Tony KushnerSelf · 3 ep
- Fyvush FinkelSelf · 3 ep
- Blair BrownVoices (voice) · 2 ep
- Kasey FechtorVoices (voice) · 1 ep
- Eno Freedman BrodmannVoices (voice) · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 January 2008
- Last aired
- 23 January 2008
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Jewish Americans: quick answers
Is The Jewish Americans worth watching?
The Jewish Americans doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Jewish Americans are there?
The Jewish Americans has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 111 minutes each.
Is The Jewish Americans finished?
Yes. The Jewish Americans ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Jewish Americans on?
The Jewish Americans isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The Jewish Americans parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Jewish Americans is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Jewish Americans?
If you liked The Jewish Americans, try Top Gear, Down to Earth with Zac Efron, American Experience.
Who created The Jewish Americans?
The Jewish Americans was created by David Grubin and stars Liev Schreiber, Carl Reiner, Mandy Patinkin.