TV series
The Dust Bowl
2012, English, on PBS.
Chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, in which the frenzied wheat boom of the Great Plow-Up, followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 118 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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Where to watch The Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl is streaming on PBS, PBS Documentaries, and Thirteen in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Reaping the Whirlwind
Aired 19 November 2012
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 18 November 2012
- Last aired
- 19 November 2012
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Dust Bowl: quick answers
Is The Dust Bowl worth watching?
The Dust Bowl doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Dust Bowl are there?
The Dust Bowl has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 118 minutes each.
Is The Dust Bowl finished?
Yes. The Dust Bowl ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Dust Bowl on?
The Dust Bowl is streaming on PBS, PBS Documentaries, and Thirteen in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Dust Bowl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Dust Bowl yet.
What shows are like The Dust Bowl?
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