Quick answer · Season 1
Africa's Great Civilizations is a history and documentary series that aired on PBS, running from 2017 with 1 season and 6 episodes. Africa's Great Civilizations has ended. Its final episode aired on March 3, 2017.
- U.S. premiere
- February 27, 2017
- Where
- PBS
- Time
- Varies by station
- Episodes
- 6
- Finale
- March 3, 2017
Where to watch Africa's Great Civilizations season 1 in the U.S.
Season 1 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Origins | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 2 | The Crescent and the Cross | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Empires of Gold | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Cities | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 5 | The Atlantic Age | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Commerce and the Clash of Civilizations | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About Africa's Great Civilizations
Africa's Great Civilizations is a history and documentary series that aired on PBS, running from 2017 with 1 season and 6 episodes. Africa's Great Civilizations has ended. Its final episode aired on March 3, 2017.
Season 1: Season 1 of Africa's Great Civilizations aired from February 27, 2017 to March 3, 2017 on PBS (6 episodes).
- Network / service: PBS (first aired February 27, 2017)
- Official site: pbs.org
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Henry Louis Gates Jr. (Host)
Common questions
How many seasons of Africa's Great Civilizations are there?
Africa's Great Civilizations has 1 season and 6 episodes listed, airing from February 27, 2017 to March 3, 2017.
Is Africa's Great Civilizations cancelled or ended?
Africa's Great Civilizations has ended. Its final episode aired on March 3, 2017.
Where can I watch Africa's Great Civilizations?
Africa's Great Civilizations originally aired on PBS in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check PBS's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.
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