Quick answer · Season 37
American Experience is a history and documentary series that aired on PBS, running since 1988 with 37 seasons and 420 episodes. American Experience is still running; its most recent episode aired on January 6, 2026.
- U.S. premiere
- February 25, 2025
- Where
- PBS
- Time
- Varies by station
- Episodes
- 8
- Finale
- January 6, 2026
Where to watch American Experience season 37 in the U.S.
Season 37 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 2 | Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Mr. Polaroid | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Clearing the Air: The War on Smog | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 5 | Hard Hat Riot | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Kissinger: Part One – The Necessity of Power | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 7 | Kissinger: Part Two – The Opportunist | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 8 | Bombshell | [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 American Experience
American Experience is a history and documentary series that aired on PBS, running since 1988 with 37 seasons and 420 episodes. American Experience is still running; its most recent episode aired on January 6, 2026.
Season 37: Season 37 of American Experience aired from February 25, 2025 to January 6, 2026 on PBS (8 episodes).
- Network / service: PBS (first aired October 4, 1988)
- Official site: pbs.org
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): David McCullough (Host), Will Lyman (Narrator)
All seasons
Season 37
Season completeSeason 37 of American Experience aired from February 25, 2025 to January 6, 2026 on PBS (8 episodes).
Season 36
Season completeSeason 36 of American Experience aired from January 23, 2024 to November 12, 2024 on PBS (7 episodes).
Season 35
Season completeSeason 35 of American Experience aired from November 14, 2022 to October 30, 2023 on PBS (11 episodes).
Season 34
Season completeSeason 34 of American Experience aired from September 13, 2021 to May 24, 2022 on PBS (7 episodes).
Season 33
Season completeSeason 33 of American Experience aired from January 11, 2021 to May 17, 2021 on PBS (5 episodes).
Season 32
Season completeSeason 32 of American Experience aired from September 10, 2019 to July 7, 2020 on PBS (9 episodes).
Season 31
Season completeSeason 31 of American Experience aired from January 15, 2019 to August 6, 2019 on PBS (6 episodes).
Season 30
Season completeSeason 30 of American Experience aired from January 9, 2018 to October 16, 2018 on PBS (8 episodes).
Season 29
Season completeSeason 29 of American Experience aired from January 10, 2017 to April 12, 2017 on PBS (8 episodes).
Season 28
Season completeSeason 28 of American Experience aired from January 19, 2016 to November 1, 2016 on PBS (8 episodes).
Season 27
Season completeSeason 27 of American Experience aired from January 6, 2015 to November 24, 2015 on PBS (11 episodes).
Season 26
Season completeSeason 26 of American Experience aired from January 7, 2014 to November 18, 2014 on PBS (7 episodes).
Season 25
Season completeSeason 25 of American Experience aired from January 8, 2013 to November 12, 2013 on PBS (8 episodes).
Season 24
Season completeSeason 24 of American Experience aired from January 10, 2012 to September 18, 2012 on PBS (8 episodes).
Season 23
Season completeSeason 23 of American Experience aired from October 11, 2010 to May 16, 2011 on PBS (15 episodes).
Season 22
Season completeSeason 22 of American Experience aired from November 2, 2009 to May 10, 2010 on PBS (8 episodes).
Season 21
Season completeSeason 21 of American Experience aired from January 26, 2009 to May 11, 2009 on PBS (9 episodes).
Season 20
Season completeSeason 20 of American Experience aired from January 14, 2008 to May 6, 2008 on PBS (18 episodes).
Season 19
Season completeSeason 19 of American Experience aired from October 2, 2006 to May 14, 2007 on PBS (18 episodes).
Season 18
Season completeSeason 18 of American Experience aired from October 17, 2005 to May 22, 2006 on PBS (13 episodes).
Season 17
Season completeSeason 17 of American Experience aired from October 4, 2004 to May 23, 2005 on PBS (13 episodes).
Season 16
Season completeSeason 16 of American Experience aired from September 8, 2003 to May 3, 2004 on PBS (9 episodes).
Season 15
Season completeSeason 15 of American Experience aired from November 11, 2002 to July 14, 2003 on PBS (13 episodes).
Season 14
Season completeSeason 14 of American Experience aired from September 30, 2001 to May 12, 2002 on PBS (14 episodes).
Season 13
Season completeSeason 13 of American Experience aired from October 16, 2000 to April 23, 2001 on PBS (15 episodes).
Season 12
Season completeSeason 12 of American Experience aired from November 14, 1999 to May 22, 2000 on PBS (15 episodes).
Season 11
Season completeSeason 11 of American Experience aired from November 18, 1998 to May 24, 1999 on PBS (13 episodes).
Season 10
Season completeSeason 10 of American Experience aired from October 5, 1997 to April 13, 1998 on PBS (10 episodes).
Season 9
Season completeSeason 9 of American Experience aired from October 6, 1996 to July 28, 1997 on PBS (23 episodes).
Season 8
Season completeSeason 8 of American Experience aired from October 16, 1995 to February 26, 1996 on PBS (9 episodes).
Season 7
Season completeSeason 7 of American Experience aired from October 11, 1994 to May 9, 1995 on PBS (13 episodes).
Season 6
Season completeSeason 6 of American Experience aired from October 27, 1993 to May 25, 1994 on PBS (9 episodes).
Season 5
Season completeSeason 5 of American Experience aired from September 20, 1992 to March 1, 1993 on PBS (12 episodes).
Season 4
Season completeSeason 4 of American Experience aired from September 30, 1991 to February 17, 1992 on PBS (15 episodes).
Season 3
Season completeSeason 3 of American Experience aired from October 1, 1990 to February 4, 1991 on PBS (14 episodes).
Season 2
Season completeSeason 2 of American Experience aired from October 3, 1989 to January 16, 1990 on PBS (15 episodes).
Season 1
Season completeSeason 1 of American Experience aired from October 4, 1988 to January 17, 1989 on PBS (16 episodes).
Common questions
How many seasons of American Experience are there?
American Experience has 37 seasons and 420 episodes listed, with the first airing on October 4, 1988.
Is American Experience still on?
American Experience is still running; its most recent episode aired on January 6, 2026.
Where can I watch American Experience?
American Experience 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.
Sources
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