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American Experience premiered in 1988 on PBS (TV network) and is still running.

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Show facts

Originally onPBS (TV network)
StatusRunning
PremieredOct 4, 1988
AirsTuesdays at 9:00 PM ET
GenresHistory
TypeDocumentary
Episode lengthabout 70 min
LanguageEnglish

Episodes

Next episodeNot announced
Latest episodeS37 E8 · “Bombshell”
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 9:00 PM ET

About American Experience

American Experience is TV's most-watched history series and brings to life incredible characters and compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. Acclaimed by viewers and critics alike, American Experience documentaries have been honored with every major broadcast award, including 30 Emmy Awards, 4 duPont-Columbia Awards, and 18 George Foster Peabody Awards.

Summary from TVmaze (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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Questions & answers

Where can I watch American Experience?

American Experience originally premiered on PBS, a TV network. That is where new episodes are released first. Older seasons may also be licensed to other services; check your service for current availability.

Is American Experience still running?

Yes. TVmaze lists American Experience as running, but no next episode date has been announced yet.

When is the next episode of American Experience?

There is no upcoming episode listed for American Experience right now. The latest episode, "Bombshell", aired on Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 9:00 PM ET.

Data: TVmaze, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; show data checked Nov 3, 2026. TVmaze records the network or streaming service where each show originally premiered — not every service that may carry it today. Availability can change and may differ by plan; check the service before you subscribe. Tachlis links only to official sites, never to unofficial streams.