Quick answer · Season 1
The Civil War is a war and history series that aired on PBS, running from 1990 with 1 season and 9 episodes. The Civil War has ended. Its final episode aired on September 27, 1990.
- U.S. premiere
- September 23, 1990
- Where
- PBS
- Time
- Varies by station
- Episodes
- 9
- Finale
- September 27, 1990
Where to watch The Civil War season 1 in the U.S.
Season 1 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cause (1861) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 2 | A Very Bloody Affair (1862) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Forever Free (1862) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Simply Murder (1863) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 5 | The Universe of Battle (1863) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 7 | Most Hallowed Ground (1864) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 8 | War Is All Hell (1865) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 9 | The Better Angels of Our Nature (1865) | [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 The Civil War
The Civil War is a war and history series that aired on PBS, running from 1990 with 1 season and 9 episodes. The Civil War has ended. Its final episode aired on September 27, 1990.
Season 1: Season 1 of The Civil War aired from September 23, 1990 to September 27, 1990 on PBS (9 episodes).
- Network / service: PBS (first aired September 23, 1990)
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): David McCullough (Narrator), Morgan Freeman (Frederick Douglass), Jason Robards (Ulysses S. Grant), Garrison Keillor (Walt Whitman), Sam Waterston (Abraham Lincoln)
Common questions
How many seasons of The Civil War are there?
The Civil War has 1 season and 9 episodes listed, airing from September 23, 1990 to September 27, 1990.
Is The Civil War cancelled or ended?
The Civil War has ended. Its final episode aired on September 27, 1990.
Where can I watch The Civil War?
The Civil War 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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