The American Experiment
A documentary examining the origins of American democracy and the concept of self-rule, featuring insights from politicians, scholars, judges, Indigenous leaders, and commentators representing various political viewpoints.
- Metascore72
- 2026-2026
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Documentary
A documentary examining the origins of American democracy and the concept of self-rule, featuring insights from politicians, scholars, judges, Indigenous leaders, and commentators representing various political viewpoints.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Freedom
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 77 mins
A young George Washington establishes his military bonafides, and the American colonies begin to chafe at new taxes imposed by the British Crown.
Episode 2
Tyranny, Like Hell, Is Not Easily Conquered
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 66 mins
Thomas Jefferson is tapped to draft the Declaration of Independence. Led by Washington, the Continental Army suffers a devastating series of defeats.
Episode 3
The United States Are Not United
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 72 mins
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.
Episode 4
We the People
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 70 mins
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.
Episode 5
Washington's Warning
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 84 mins
George Washington steps into the unknown as the nation's first president. Partisanship dawns with an ideological rift between Jefferson and Hamilton.
