American Experience
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
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Streaming now in the United States on YouTube TV, PBS, and PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Thirty Years of American Experience
American Experience: The Great War: Transformed
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Frequently asked questions about American Experience
Where can I watch American Experience in the United States?
American Experience is available to stream on YouTube TV, PBS, and PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch American Experience for free?
American Experience streams free with ads in the United States on PBS. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for American Experience?
American Experience scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
How many seasons of American Experience are there?
American Experience has 37 seasons and 396 episodes, and is ongoing.
How long does it take to watch all of American Experience?
All 396 episodes of American Experience add up to about 363 hours at roughly 55 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 182 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 91 days.
What network is American Experience on?
American Experience airs on PBS, and is produced by GBH.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.