

TV series
American Genius
2015, English, on National Geographic.
Behind every great genius was a great rival - an unstoppable adversary whose incredible vision, determination, and ambition is their match. Out of their struggles came the world's most brilliant inventions, the spoils of the heated battle between competitors.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2015
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Where to watch American Genius
American Genius is streaming on Wonder Project in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E8: Edison vs. Tesla
Aired 22 June 2015
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jeff WilburnSelf - Narrator (voice) · 8 ep
- Mark FalvoLab Assistant · 4 ep
- Johnna LearyIBM Executive · 3 ep
- Evan I. SchwartzSelf · 2 ep
- Chuck TaberApple Employee · 2 ep
- Don Meehan JrHorace Smith · 2 ep
- Nicholas Chase ApplegateBusinessman with Breifcase · 2 ep
- John Hawthorne SmithAlexei Leonov · 2 ep
- Vaughn BullardEdison Electric Board Member · 2 ep
- Vince EisensonXerox Suit · 2 ep
- Will SteckmanU.S. Soldier · 2 ep
- Gary AyashBar Patron · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 June 2015
- Last aired
- 22 June 2015
- Network
- National Geographic
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- NR
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American Genius: quick answers
Is American Genius worth watching?
American Genius doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of American Genius are there?
American Genius has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is American Genius finished?
Yes. American Genius ended in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is American Genius on?
American Genius is streaming on Wonder Project in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
American Genius parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
American Genius is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like American Genius?
If you liked American Genius, try The Food That Built America, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, Doctor Who Confidential.
