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The Machines That Built America: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

History history and documentary series (2021–2021), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

The Machines That Built America is a history and documentary series that aired on History, running from 2021 with 1 season and 8 episodes. The Machines That Built America has ended. Its final episode aired on August 29, 2021.

U.S. premiere: July 18, 2021
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 8
Finale: August 29, 2021

Where to watch The Machines That Built America season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Machines That Built America season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	July 18, 2021 – August 29, 2021	Original U.S. run on History. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

The Machines That Built America season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Tractor Revolution	Sun, Jul 18, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Plane Pioneers	Sun, Jul 18, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Titans of Television	Sun, Jul 25, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Motorcycle Kings	Sun, Aug 1, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Telephone Wars	Sun, Aug 8, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Power Tool Showdown	Sun, Aug 15, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Tesla vs. Marconi	Sun, Aug 22, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Home Tech Revolution	Sun, Aug 29, 2021 ^[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 Machines That Built America

Season 1: Season 1 of The Machines That Built America aired from July 18, 2021 to August 29, 2021 on History (8 episodes).

Network / service: History (first aired July 18, 2021)
Official site: history.com
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Campbell Scott (Narrator)

Common questions

How many seasons of The Machines That Built America are there?

The Machines That Built America has 1 season and 8 episodes listed, airing from July 18, 2021 to August 29, 2021.

Is The Machines That Built America cancelled or ended?

The Machines That Built America has ended. Its final episode aired on August 29, 2021.

Where can I watch The Machines That Built America?

The Machines That Built America originally aired on History in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check History's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.