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American Experience

Season 23 Episode 2: God in America: A Nation Reborn (3) & A New Light (4)

The next two episodes of "God in America" delve into the 19th century, a period of significant transformation that led to a rift between liberal and conservative faiths. One episode tackles the divisive issue of slavery, while the other remains under wraps for now.

Season 23 Episodes:

Episode 4 Robert E. Lee

4. Robert E. Lee

Aired: Jan 3, 2011

The enduring legacy of Robert E. Lee is celebrated through majestic equestria...

Episode 5 Dinosaur Wars

5. Dinosaur Wars

Aired: Jan 17, 2011

Next episode, a renowned paleontologist boards a Union Pacific train in 1868,...

Episode 6 Jimmy Carter

6. Jimmy Carter

Aired: Jan 24, 2011

Jimmy Carter's journey takes an unexpected turn after his 1980 defeat, as he ...

Episode 7 The Greely Expedition

7. The Greely Expedition

Aired: Jan 31, 2011

A team of 25 men, led by the determined Adolphus Greely, embarks on a groundb...

Episode 8 Triangle Fire

8. Triangle Fire

Aired: Feb 28, 2011

The devastating Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911's Greenwich Village ...

Episode 9 The Great Famine

9. The Great Famine

Aired: Apr 11, 2011

The next episode of The American Experience explores Herbert Hoover's America...

Episode 10 Stonewall Uprising

10. Stonewall Uprising

Aired: Apr 25, 2011

The documentary delves into the events that led to the historic Stonewall Inn...

Episode 12 Freedom Riders

12. Freedom Riders

Aired: May 16, 2011

The next episode of the documentary series tells the courageous story of the ...

Info about American Experience

Seasons: 37

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography