Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
The Machines That Built America Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2021 - 2021
Episode 1
Tractor Revolution
Sun, Jul 18, 2021
Caterpillar vs John Deere vs. Fordson. Tells the history of the farm tractor.
Episode 2
Plane Pioneers
Sun, Jul 18, 2021
Boeing vs Douglas vs Fokker vs Ford - four great minds want to rule the air passenger transport industry. But first they have to invent it.
Episode 3
Titans of Television
Sun, Jul 25, 2021
An excellent account as to how Philo T. Farnsworth invented the television in the 1930's. And how RCA, in essence, ruined his life with their tactics.
Episode 4
Motorcycle Kings
Sun, Aug 1, 2021
Harley-Davidson vs. Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company. Tells the history of the motorcycle.
Episode 5
Telephone Wars
Sun, Aug 8, 202142 mins
When communication giant Western Union offers a colossal cash prize to anyone who can improve its network, two daring inventors go head-to-head in a fight that will forever change the way humans connect.
Episode 6
Power Tools
A growing need for speed and efficiency spurs new companies to take root and create power tools that revolutionize how America is built.
Episode 7
Battle for the Skies
The invention of radio; Tesla vs Marconi
Episode 8
Home Tech Revolution
Sun, Aug 29, 2021
The invention and development of electric washers, refrigerators, and dishwashers for home and business.