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SEASON 1 · 2026

The American Experiment: Season 1

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The American Experiment season 1 is available in the US on Netflix.

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The American Experiment season 1 streaming guide

The American Experiment season 1 (2026) has 5 episodes. In the US, it’s available on Netflix. The season premiered on June 24, 2026. The last episode aired on June 24, 2026.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this historical documentary reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the American Revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

Season 1 Episodes

1
Freedom
Season 1, Episode 1· June 24, 2026· 79 min

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

2
Tyranny, Like Hell, Is Not Easily Conquered
Season 1, Episode 2· June 24, 2026· 68 min

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

3
The United States Are Not United
Season 1, Episode 3· June 24, 2026· 74 min

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.

4
We the People
Season 1, Episode 4· June 24, 2026· 72 min

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.

5
Washington's Warning
Season 1, Episode 5· June 24, 2026· 87 min

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

In the US, The American Experiment season 1 is available on Netflix. This episode list is updated as new episodes air.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The American Experiment season 1?

The American Experiment season 1 is available in the US on Netflix. The episode list and Watch links are on this page.

How many episodes does The American Experiment season 1 have?

The American Experiment season 1 has 5 episodes; the first episode aired on June 24, 2026.

Where can I watch The American Experiment season 1 episode 1?

The American Experiment season 1 episode 1 (“Freedom”) is available in the US on Netflix, along with the rest of the season.

When did The American Experiment season 1 come out?

The American Experiment season 1 premiered on June 24, 2026.

What audio and subtitle options does The American Experiment season 1 have?

Audio and subtitle options for The American Experiment season 1 depend on the platform; US streaming services usually offer English closed captions (CC).

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