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Season 27 Episode 2: Ripley: Believe It or Not

Robert Ripley's ordinary life took an extraordinary turn as his fascination with peculiarities and forgotten knowledge propelled him to fame, solidifying his reputation as a renowned figure.

Season 27 Episodes:

Episode 1 Cold War Roadshow

1. Cold War Roadshow

Aired: Jan 6, 2015

Nikita Khrushchev's 1959 visit to the United States was a significant turning...

Episode 3 Edison

3. Edison

Aired: Jan 27, 2015

The life story of a pioneering individual is revealed, showcasing his develop...

Episode 4 Edison

4. Edison

Aired: Feb 3, 2015

The next episode tells the remarkable story of a trailblazing figure, explori...

Episode 5 The Forgotten Plague

5. The Forgotten Plague

Aired: Feb 10, 2015

The next episode delves into the profound impact of tuberculosis, a disease t...

Episode 6 The Forgotten Plague

6. The Forgotten Plague

Aired: Apr 28, 2015

The next episode delves into the sinister past of tuberculosis, a disease tha...

Episode 7 Last Days in Vietnam

7. Last Days in Vietnam

Aired: Jul 14, 2015

As the North Vietnamese Army approaches Saigon, the South Vietnamese resistan...

Episode 8 Blackout

8. Blackout

Aired: Sep 14, 2015

A sweltering summer in 1977 sets the stage for a citywide power outage and he...

Episode 9 Walt Disney (2)

9. Walt Disney (2)

Aired: Sep 15, 2015

Walt Disney's impact on American life and popular culture was profound, as ev...

Episode 10 American Comandante

10. American Comandante

Aired: Nov 17, 2015

The 1961 execution of William Morgan outside a Havana prison was overshadowed...

Episode 11 The Pilgrims

11. The Pilgrims

Aired: Nov 24, 2015

The Pilgrims' struggles to establish a new life in America reverberate across...

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Info about American Experience

Seasons: 37

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography