TV series

Frontline

Name: Frontline
Genre: Documentary, News
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff, Jessica Savitch, Donald Trump, David E. Hoffman

1983–, English, on PBS. Created by David Fanning.

Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

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Seasons: 45
Episodes: 857
Episode length: 55 min
Status: Still running

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6.5/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Seasons 45

Season 1

1983 · 25 episodes

Season 2

1984 · 24 episodes

Season 3

1985 · 21 episodes

Season 4

1986 · 31 episodes

Season 5

1987 · 15 episodes

Season 6

1987 · 24 episodes

Season 7

1988 · 19 episodes

Season 8

1989 · 17 episodes

Season 9

1990 · 28 episodes

Season 10

1991 · 29 episodes

Season 11

1992 · 21 episodes

Season 12

1993 · 20 episodes

Season 13

1994 · 19 episodes

Season 14

1995 · 18 episodes

Season 15

1996 · 18 episodes

Season 16

1997 · 16 episodes

Season 17

1998 · 19 episodes

Season 18

1999 · 16 episodes

Season 19

2000 · 16 episodes · 9.0/10

Season 20

2001 · 24 episodes

Season 21

2002 · 21 episodes · 10.0/10

Season 22

2003 · 16 episodes

Season 23

2004 · 16 episodes · 9.0/10

Season 24

2005 · 15 episodes

Season 25

2006 · 15 episodes

Season 26

2007 · 18 episodes

Season 27

2009 · 17 episodes · 8.5/10

Season 28

2010 · 15 episodes

Season 29

2010 · 19 episodes · 8.0/10

Season 30

2011 · 24 episodes

Season 31

2013 · 19 episodes

Season 32

2014 · 18 episodes · 4.5/10

Season 33

2015 · 20 episodes · 3.2/10

Season 34

2016 · 11 episodes · 1.0/10

Season 35

2016 · 21 episodes · 1.4/10

Season 36

2017 · 15 episodes · 6.4/10

Season 37

2018 · 22 episodes · 3.5/10

Season 38

2019 · 21 episodes · 3.4/10

Season 39

2020 · 10 episodes · 2.3/10

Season 40

2021 · 21 episodes · 2.5/10

Season 41

2022 · 16 episodes · 2.5/10

Season 42

2023 · 22 episodes · 2.8/10

Season 43

2024 · 17 episodes · 2.9/10

Season 44

2025 · 17 episodes · 2.8/10

Season 45

2026 · 11 episodes · 2.6/10

Specials

2010 · 136 episodes

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First aired: 17 January 1983
Network: PBS
Language: English
Country: United States
Type: Documentary
Rated: TV-PG

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Frontline: quick answers

Is Frontline worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Frontline are there?

Frontline has 45 seasons and 857 episodes, about 55 minutes each.

Is Frontline finished?

Frontline is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.

Where can I watch Frontline?

Frontline is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.

Is Frontline suitable for kids?

Frontline is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

What shows are like Frontline?

If you liked Frontline, try 48 Hours, History's Greatest Mysteries, Down to Earth with Zac Efron.

Who created Frontline?

Frontline was created by David Fanning and stars Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff, Jessica Savitch.