The American Revolution
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TVPG
Documentary
History
American history
Examining how America’s founding turned the world upside-down as the thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Tuesday, November 18
The Times That Try Men's Souls New
Season 1 • Episode 3
The Americans are forced to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey.
Tuesday, November 18
The Times That Try Men's Souls
Season 1 • Episode 3
The Americans are forced to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey.
Wednesday, November 19
Conquer by a Drawn Game New
Season 1 • Episode 4
Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.
Wednesday, November 19
Conquer by a Drawn Game
Season 1 • Episode 4
Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.
Thursday, November 20
The Soul of All America New
Season 1 • Episode 5
French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; British take Charleston.
Thursday, November 20
The Soul of All America
Season 1 • Episode 5
French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; British take Charleston.
Friday, November 21
The Most Sacred Thing New
Season 1 • Episode 6
Supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.
Friday, November 21
The Most Sacred Thing
Season 1 • Episode 6
Supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.
Sunday, November 23
In Order to Be Free
Season 1 • Episode 1
Political protest escalates into violence; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
Monday, November 24
In Order to Be Free
Season 1 • Episode 1
Political protest escalates into violence; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
Monday, November 24
In Order to Be Free
Season 1 • Episode 1
Political protest escalates into violence; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
Monday, November 24
An Asylum for Mankind
Season 1 • Episode 2
Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.
Thursday, November 27
In Order to Be Free
Season 1 • Episode 1
Political protest escalates into violence; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
Saturday, November 29
In Order to Be Free
Season 1 • Episode 1
Political protest escalates into violence; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
Sunday, November 30
In Order to Be Free
Season 1 • Episode 1
Political protest escalates into violence; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
Sunday, November 30
An Asylum for Mankind
Season 1 • Episode 2
Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.
Monday, December 1
An Asylum for Mankind
Season 1 • Episode 2
Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.
Monday, December 1
An Asylum for Mankind
Season 1 • Episode 2
Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.
Matt Roush says...
In the fourth night of Ken Burns’ epic documentary, covering January 1777 to February 1778, the colonists are desperate to win over France to fight on their side and help bankroll their rebellion. (An early ally, the Marquis de Lafayette, notes, “To injure England is to serve my country.”) Though Philadelphia falls to the Redcoats, a stunning American victory at Saratoga shifts the tide in their favor.
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