
Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation.
TV-14 • Documentary • Series • 2026 • 1 season
Starring: Martin Sheen, Robert McAtee

S1 E1 - Freedom
A young George Washington establishes his military bonafides, and the American colonies begin to chafe at new taxes imposed by the British Crown.
Jun 24, 2026 • 1h 19m

S1 E2 - Tyranny, Like Hell, Is Not Easily Conquered
Thomas Jefferson is tapped to draft the Declaration of Independence. Led by Washington, the Continental Army suffers a devastating series of defeats.
Jun 24, 2026 • 1h 8m

S1 E3 - The United States Are Not United
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.
Jun 24, 2026 • 1h 14m

S1 E4 - We the People
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.
Jun 24, 2026 • 1h 12m

S1 E5 - Washington's Warning
George Washington steps into the unknown as the nation's first president. Partisanship dawns with an ideological rift between Jefferson and Hamilton.
Jun 24, 2026 • 1h 27m
The American Experiment
Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation.
TV-14 • Documentary • TV Series • 2026