Watch The American Experiment

2026
1 Season

Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation.

The American Experiment is a series that ran for 1 seasons (5 episodes) between June 24, 2026 and on

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5. Episode V: Washington's Warning

June 24, 2026

George Washington steps into the unknown as the nation's first president. Partisanship dawns with an ideological rift between Jefferson and Hamilton.

4. Episode IV: We the People

June 24, 2026

The war is won, but the "perpetual union" is on the verge of collapse. Delegates from each state gather to devise an innovative form of government.

3. Episode III: The United States Are Not United

June 24, 2026

With the outcome of the war hanging in the balance, the Americans deploy Benjamin Franklin's charms to solicit support from Britain's longtime rival.

2. Episode II: Tyranny, Like Hell, Is Not Easily Conquered

June 24, 2026

Thomas Jefferson is tapped to draft the Declaration of Independence. Led by Washington, the Continental Army suffers a devastating series of defeats.

1. Episode I: Freedom

June 24, 2026

A young George Washington establishes his military bonafides, and the American colonies begin to chafe at new taxes imposed by the British Crown.

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The American Experiment is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The American Experiment on demand at Netflix.