Independent Lens (1999–present)

1. S01E01Wannabe: Life and Death in a Small-Town GangAugust 9, 1999—
2. S01E02Nothing But the TruthAugust 16, 1999—
3. S01E03Visas and Virtue / I Am Viet HungAugust 23, 1999—
4. S01E04The Man Who Drove with MandelaAugust 30, 1999—
5. S01E05The Jew in the LotusSeptember 6, 1999—
6. S01E06Holy Tortilla / Lock and KeySeptember 13, 1999—
7. S01E07And Baby Makes TwoSeptember 20, 1999—
8. S01E08Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring CycleSeptember 27, 1999—
9. S01E09Secret PeopleOctober 4, 1999—
10. S01E10I Can't Believe I Married A LietendentOctober 11, 1999—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Now & Then: From Frosh to SeniorsOctober 2, 2000—
2. S02E02No Hair DayOctober 9, 2000—
3. S02E03Short StoriesOctober 16, 2000—
4. S02E04Born in the USAOctober 23, 2000—
5. S02E05Girl Gone BadOctober 30, 2000—
6. S02E06Passing Through / Graham's DinerNovember 6, 2000—
7. S02E07The Return of Navajo BoyNovember 13, 2000—
8. S02E08Music in Their BonesNovember 20, 2000—
9. S02E09In Harm's Way / Carved From the HeartNovember 27, 2000—
10. S02E10A Wok in ProgressDecember 4, 2000—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Confederacy TheorySeptember 7, 2001—
2. S03E02Secrets of Silicon ValleySeptember 14, 2001—
3. S03E03Abandoned: The Betrayal of America's ImmigrantsSeptember 21, 2001—
4. S03E04Good Kurds, Bad KurdsSeptember 28, 2001—
5. S03E05Who Owns the Past?October 5, 2001—
6. S03E06The Split Horn: Life of a Hmong Shaman in AmericaOctober 12, 2001—
7. S03E07UndetectableOctober 19, 2001—
8. S03E08GibtownOctober 26, 2001—
9. S03E09Open OutcryNovember 2, 2001—
10. S03E10Romancing the ThroneNovember 9, 2001—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Maggie GrowlsFebruary 4, 2003—
2. S04E02Off the Charts: The Song-Poem StoryFebruary 11, 2003—
3. S04E03On This IslandFebruary 18, 2003—
4. S04E04Downside UpFebruary 25, 2003—
5. S04E05Los Trabajadores / The WorkersMarch 25, 2003—
6. S04E06ChiefsApril 1, 2003—
7. S04E07Strange FruitApril 8, 2003—
8. S04E08Bird by Bird with AnnieApril 22, 2003—
9. S04E09Sisters in ResistanceApril 29, 2003—
10. S04E10Heart of the SeaMay 6, 2003—
11. S04E11Guns & MothersMay 13, 2003—
12. S04E12Razing AppalachiaMay 20, 2003—
13. S04E13Hansel Mieth: Vagabond PhotographerMay 27, 2003—
14. S04E14Daddy & PapaJune 3, 2003—

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Worst Possible Illusion: The Curiosity Cabinet of Vik MunizOctober 14, 2003—
2. S05E02Foto-Novelas 2: Junkyard Saints and Broken SkyOctober 21, 2003—
3. S05E03Shaolin Ulysses: Kungfu Monks in AmericaOctober 28, 2003—
4. S05E04A Wedding in RamallahNovember 4, 2003—
5. S05E05Be Good, Smile PrettyNovember 11, 2003—
6. S05E06LivermoreNovember 25, 2003—
7. S05E07Eroica!December 9, 2003—
8. S05E08Loaded Gun: Life, and Death, and DickinsonDecember 16, 2003—
9. S05E09Get the Fire! Young Mormon Missionaries AbroadDecember 23, 2003—
10. S05E10Man Bites ShortsDecember 30, 2003—
11. S05E11Make 'em Dance: The Hackberry Ramblers' StoryJanuary 13, 2004—
12. S05E12Life MattersJanuary 20, 2004—
13. S05E13Why Can't We Be a Family Again? / Downpour ResurfacingJanuary 27, 2004—
14. S05E14Nat Turner: A Troublesome PropertyFebruary 10, 2004—
15. S05E15A Place of Our Own: Black Resort Communities and the African American DreamFebruary 17, 2004—
16. S05E16Jimmy Scott: If You Only KnewFebruary 24, 2004—
17. S05E17Sentencing the VictimMarch 2, 2004—
18. S05E18T-Shirt TravelsMarch 23, 2004—
19. S05E19Every Child is Born a Poet: The Life and Work of Piri ThomasApril 6, 2004—
20. S05E20Love InventoryApril 13, 2004—
21. S05E21Ram Dass: Fierce GraceApril 20, 2004—
22. S05E22The Weather UndergroundApril 27, 2004—
23. S05E23One Night at the Grand Star / Double ExposureMay 4, 2004—
24. S05E24RefugeeMay 11, 2004—
25. S05E25Death of a ShamanMay 27, 2004—
26. S05E26CosmopolitanJune 1, 2004—
27. S05E27Sumo East and WestJune 8, 2004—
28. S05E28The Amasong Chorus: Singing OutJune 15, 2004—

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01The Political Dr. SeussOctober 26, 2004—
2. S06E02Polka TimeNovember 9, 2004—
3. S06E03Afghanistan UnveiledNovember 16, 2004—
4. S06E04Los Angeles NowNovember 23, 2004—
5. S06E05The Day My God DiedNovember 30, 2004—
6. S06E06Girl WrestlerDecember 14, 2004—
7. S06E07Fine. / Doki-DokiDecember 21, 2004—
8. S06E08Short, Not SweetDecember 28, 2004—
9. S06E09A Hard StraightJanuary 4, 2005—
10. S06E10A Touch of GreatnessJanuary 11, 2005—
11. S06E11Power TripJanuary 25, 2005—
12. S06E12February One: The Story of the Greensboro FourFebruary 1, 2005—
13. S06E13On a Roll: Disability and the American DreamFebruary 15, 2005—
14. S06E14Thunder in GuyanaFebruary 22, 2005—
15. S06E15Sisters of '77March 1, 2005—
16. S06E16Sunset StoryMarch 22, 2005—
17. S06E17Let the Church Say AmenMarch 29, 2005—
18. S06E18A Lion's TrailApril 5, 2005—
19. S06E19Keeping Time: The Life, Music and Photographs of Milt HintonApril 12, 2005—
20. S06E20End of the Century: The Ramones; Joe Strummer Rocks AgainApril 26, 2005—
21. S06E21The Last Letter / Zyklon Portrait and the Walnut TreeMay 3, 2005—
22. S06E22Imelda: Power, Myth, IllusionMay 10, 2005—
23. S06E23Vietnam: The Next GenerationMay 17, 2005—
24. S06E24Red Hook JusticeMay 24, 2005—
25. S06E25Double Dare / Piki and Poko: Taking The Dare!May 31, 2005—
26. S06E26Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles StoryJune 7, 2005—
27. S06E27Brother to BrotherJune 14, 2005—

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Parliament Funkadelic: One Nation Under a GrooveOctober 11, 2005—
2. S07E02En Route to BaghdadOctober 18, 2005—
3. S07E03The Last CowboyOctober 25, 2005—
4. S07E04A Family at WarNovember 8, 2005—
5. S07E05Mirror DanceNovember 15, 2005—
6. S07E06Race is the PlaceNovember 22, 2005—
7. S07E07Maid in AmericaNovember 29, 2005—
8. S07E08Seoul TrainDecember 13, 2005—
9. S07E09Sisters: Portrait of a Benedictine CommunityDecember 20, 2005—
10. S07E10Short Stack: Lost & FoundDecember 27, 2005—
11. S07E11SheriffJanuary 3, 2006—
12. S07E12Girl TroubleJanuary 17, 2006—
13. S07E13Almost HomeJanuary 31, 2006—
14. S07E14Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black PowerFebruary 7, 2006—
15. S07E15July '64February 14, 2006—
16. S07E16The Loss of Nameless ThingsFebruary 28, 2006—
17. S07E17Troop 1500March 21, 2006—
18. S07E18Taking the Heat: The First Women Firefighters of New York CityMarch 28, 2006—
19. S07E19TrudellApril 11, 2006—
20. S07E20La SierraApril 18, 2006—
21. S07E21A League of Ordinary GentlemenApril 25, 2006—
22. S07E22Music from the Inside OutMay 2, 2006—
23. S07E23Fishbowl / American MadeMay 9, 2006—
24. S07E24Frozen AngelsMay 16, 2006—
25. S07E25The Devil's MinerMay 23, 2006—
26. S07E26The Great Pink ScareJune 6, 2006—
27. S07E27The Real Dirt on Farmer JohnJune 13, 2006—
28. S07E28A Lion in the House: Part 1June 21, 2006—
29. S07E29A Lion in the House: Part 2June 22, 2006—

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Still Life with Animated DogsOctober 24, 2006—
2. S08E02The World According to Sesame StreetOctober 24, 2006—
3. S08E03Muskrat LovelyOctober 31, 2006—
4. S08E04Paul Conrad: Drawing FireNovember 7, 2006—
5. S08E05Democracy on Deadline: The Global Struggle for an Independent PressNovember 21, 2006—
6. S08E06Two Square MilesNovember 28, 2006—
7. S08E07A Sad Flower in the SandDecember 12, 2006—
8. S08E08Revolucion: Five VisionsDecember 19, 2006—
9. S08E09Short Stack 2006December 26, 2006—
10. S08E10A Fish StoryJanuary 2, 2007—
11. S08E11ShadyaJanuary 16, 2007—
12. S08E12Beyond the CallJanuary 23, 2007—
13. S08E13TwistedJanuary 30, 2007—
14. S08E14Billy Strayhorn: Lush LifeFebruary 6, 2007—
15. S08E15Motherland AfghanistanFebruary 13, 2007—
16. S08E16Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and RhymesFebruary 20, 2007—
17. S08E17Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore?February 27, 2007—
18. S08E18StolenMarch 20, 2007—
19. S08E19Race to ExecutionMarch 27, 2007—
20. S08E20China BlueApril 3, 2007—
21. S08E21Black GoldApril 10, 2007—
22. S08E22Enron: The Smartest Guys in the RoomApril 24, 2007—
23. S08E23The Cats of MirikitaniMay 8, 2007—
24. S08E24Sentenced HomeMay 15, 2007—
25. S08E25KnockingMay 22, 2007—
26. S08E26The Wild Parrots of Telegraph HillMay 29, 2007—
27. S08E27La Lupe: Queen of Latin SoulJune 5, 2007—

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01WordplayOctober 16, 2007—
2. S09E02Please Vote for MeOctober 23, 2007—
3. S09E03Storm of EmotionsOctober 30, 2007—
4. S09E04Red White Black & BlueNovember 6, 2007—
5. S09E05Miss NavajoNovember 13, 2007—
6. S09E06The Creek Runs RedNovember 20, 2007—
7. S09E07Sisters in LawNovember 27, 2007—
8. S09E08The PaperDecember 11, 2007—
9. S09E09An Unreasonable ManDecember 18, 2007—
10. S09E10Today's ManJanuary 8, 2008—
11. S09E11Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra IncognitaJanuary 15, 2008—
12. S09E12A Son's SacrificeJanuary 22, 2008—
13. S09E13How Is Your Fish Today?January 29, 2008—
14. S09E15Banished: How Whites Drove Blacks Out of Town in AmericaFebruary 19, 2008—
15. S09E16Hard Road HomeFebruary 26, 2008—
16. S09E17Iron Ladies of LiberiaMarch 18, 2008—
17. S09E18CompañerasApril 1, 2008—
18. S09E19Water Flowing TogetherApril 8, 2008—
19. S09E20King CornApril 15, 2008—
20. S09E21Nā Kamalei: The Men of HulaMay 6, 2008—
21. S09E22A Dream in DoubtMay 20, 2008—
22. S09E23New Year BabyMay 27, 2008—
23. S09E24Writ WriterJune 3, 2008—
24. S09E25The Cool SchoolJune 10, 2008—
25. S09E26Deep WaterJune 15, 2008—
26. S09E27Abduction: The Megumi Yokota StoryJune 19, 2008—

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Chicago 10October 22, 2008—
2. S10E02Dinner with the President: A Nation's JourneyOctober 28, 2008—
3. S10E03Knee DeepNovember 6, 2008—
4. S10E04LionessNovember 13, 2008—
5. S10E05March PointNovember 18, 2008—
6. S10E06The Atom SmashersNovember 25, 2008—
7. S10E07DocDecember 9, 2008—
8. S10E08Wonders Are Many: The Making of 'Doctor Atomic'December 16, 2008—
9. S10E09Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to BroadwayDecember 23, 2008—
10. S10E10Operation FilmmakerDecember 30, 2008—
11. S10E11HelveticaJanuary 6, 2009—
12. S10E12Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey GreeneFebruary 3, 2009—
13. S10E13Tulia, TexasFebruary 10, 2009—
14. S10E14The Order of MythsFebruary 24, 2009—
15. S10E15Arusi Persian WeddingMarch 17, 2009—
16. S10E16Lakshmi and MeMarch 24, 2009—
17. S10E17RecycleMarch 31, 2009—
18. S10E18Milking the RhinoApril 7, 2009—
19. S10E19Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari MaathaiApril 14, 2009—
20. S10E20At Home in UtopiaApril 28, 2009—
21. S10E21Wings of DefeatMay 5, 2009—
22. S10E22Crips and Bloods: Made in AmericaMay 12, 2009—
23. S10E23Stranded: The Andes Plane Crash SurvivorsMay 19, 2009—
24. S10E24Steal a Pencil for MeMay 26, 2009—
25. S10E25Ask NotJune 6, 2009—

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Our Disappeared; Nuestros DesaparecidosSeptember 21, 2009—
2. S11E02Herb and DorothyOctober 13, 2009—
3. S11E03Butte, AmericaOctober 20, 2009—
4. S11E04Journals of a Wily SchoolOctober 27, 2009—
5. S11E05Power PathsNovember 3, 2009—
6. S11E06D TourNovember 10, 2009—
7. S11E07No Subtitles Necessary: László and VilmosNovember 17, 2009—
8. S11E08ObjectifiedNovember 24, 2009—
9. S11E09Between the FoldsDecember 8, 2009—
10. S11E10Scenes from a ParishDecember 29, 2009—
11. S11E11Young@HeartJanuary 12, 2010—
12. S11E12Copyright CriminalsJanuary 19, 2010—
13. S11E13Herskovits at the Heart of BlacknessFebruary 2, 2010—
14. S11E14P-Star RisingFebruary 9, 2010—
15. S11E15Mine / HomeFebruary 16, 2010—
16. S11E16Behind the RainbowFebruary 23, 2010—
17. S11E17The Eyes of MeMarch 2, 2010—
18. S11E18Lost Souls (Animas Perdidas)March 23, 2010—
19. S11E19Whatever It TakesMarch 30, 2010—
20. S11E20Unmistaken ChildApril 7, 2010—
21. S11E21Blessed Is the MatchApril 13, 2010—A profile of Hannah Senesh (1921-44), a heroic Jewish woman from Budapest who, although safe in British-controlled Palestine, joined a 1944
22. S11E22Dirt! The MovieApril 20, 2010—
23. S11E23Garbage DreamsApril 27, 2010—
24. S11E24SunshineMay 4, 2010—
25. S11E25The Horse BoyMay 11, 2010—
26. S11E26Project KashmirMay 18, 2010—
27. S11E27A Village Called VersaillesMay 25, 2010—
28. S11E28Goodbye SoloJune 1, 2010—

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01The Parking Lot MovieOctober 19, 2010—
2. S12E02Art & CopyOctober 26, 2010—
3. S12E03Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood IndianNovember 2, 2010—
4. S12E04The Longoria AffairNovember 9, 2010—
5. S12E05Lost SparrowNovember 16, 2010—
6. S12E06Deep DownNovember 23, 2010—
7. S12E0745365December 14, 2010—
8. S12E08The Calling, Part 1December 20, 2010—
9. S12E09The Calling, Part 2December 21, 2010—
10. S12E10Men Who SwimJanuary 4, 2011—
11. S12E11Children of HaitiJanuary 11, 2011—
12. S12E12For Once in My LifeFebruary 1, 2011—
13. S12E13When I RiseFebruary 8, 2011—
14. S12E14William S. Burroughs: A Man WithinFebruary 22, 2011—
15. S12E15Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's StoryMarch 1, 2011—
16. S12E16Pushing the ElephantMarch 29, 2011—
17. S12E17The Desert of Forbidden ArtApril 5, 2011—
18. S12E18Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant ChildApril 12, 2011—
19. S12E19Waste LandApril 19, 2011—
20. S12E20MarwencolApril 26, 2011—
21. S12E21A Film UnfinishedMay 3, 2011—
22. S12E22BhuttoMay 10, 2011—
23. S12E23Beetle Queen Conquers TokyoMay 17, 2011—
24. S12E24Welcome to ShelbyvilleMay 24, 2011—
25. S12E25Two SpiritsJune 14, 2011—

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Wham! Bam! Islam!October 13, 2011—
2. S13E02Donor UnknownOctober 20, 2011—
3. S13E03Lives Worth LivingOctober 27, 2011—
4. S13E04Deaf JamNovember 3, 2011—
5. S13E05We Still Live Here -- as NutayuneanNovember 17, 2011—
6. S13E06The WoodmansDecember 22, 2011—
7. S13E07These Amazing ShadowsDecember 29, 2011—
8. S13E08Have You Heard From Johannesburg: Road to ResistanceJanuary 12, 2012—
9. S13E09Have You Heard From Johannesburg: The New GenerationJanuary 12, 2012—After the murder of resistance leader Steven Biko, young people in the West join a movement to isolate South Africa.
10. S13E10Have You Heard From Johannesburg: From Selma to SowetoJanuary 19, 2012—African Americans lead a grassroots movement to force the United States to reverse its policies toward South Africa.
11. S13E11Have You Heard From Johannesburg: The Bottom LineJanuary 19, 2012—A grassroots boycott and divestment campaign targets Western corporations doing business with the South African regime.
12. S13E12Have You Heard From Johannesburg: Free at LastJanuary 26, 2012—The apartheid regime in Pretoria crumbles under pressure, and the freed Nelson Mandela is elected president of a democratic South Africa.
13. S13E13Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little RockFebruary 2, 2012—As a black woman who was a feminist before the term was invented, Daisy Bates refused to accept her assigned place in society. Learn why thi
14. S13E14The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975February 9, 2012—
15. S13E15More Than A MonthFebruary 16, 2012—Find out why an African-American filmmaker wants to end Black History Month.
16. S13E16You're Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don'tMarch 30, 2012—Experience a total immersion into the fragmented day-to-day experience of a man with Alzheimer's.
17. S13E17Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's JourneyApril 5, 2012—Every day, millions tune in to SESAME STREET to see one of the world's most adored and recognizable characters - a furry red monster named E
18. S13E18When the Drum Is BeatingApril 12, 2012—Explore Haiti's complex past and present through the music of the country's oldest and best-known band.
19. S13E19Revenge of the Electric CarApril 19, 2012—
20. S13E20Facing the Storm: Story of the American BisonApril 26, 2012—Review the rich history of human sustenance, exploitation, conservation and spiritual relations with the ultimate icon of wild America: biso
21. S13E21CircoMay 3, 2012—Accompany the Ponce family circus as it struggles to make a living in Mexico's collapsing rural economy.
22. S13E22Summer PastureMay 10, 2012—Get a rare view of an insular community seldom seen by outsiders: nomads living in the high grasslands of eastern Tibet.
23. S13E23Precious KnowledgeMay 17, 2012—Watch as student leaders in Tucson High School's Mexican American Studies Program fight to save their classes.
24. S13E24Left by the ShipMay 24, 2012—With four Amerasian children, delve into the consequences of the U.S. military presence in the Philippines.
25. S13E25Hell and Back AgainMay 28, 2012—Witness the overlapping stories of a Marine at war and the same Marine in recovery at home.
26. S13E26We Were HereJune 7, 2012—When AIDS arrived in San Francisco in 1981, it decimated a community, but also brought people together in inspiring and moving ways to suppo
27. S13E27Strong!July 26, 2012—Follow a champion weightlifter who struggles to defend her status as her career inches towards its end.

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01As Goes JanesvilleOctober 8, 2012—Spend time in Janesville, Wisconsin - the front lines of the debate over the future of the middle class.
2. S14E02Love Free or DieOctober 29, 2012—Experience the struggles and triumphs of Gene Robinson, the first openly gay elected bishop.
3. S14E03Solar MamasNovember 5, 2012—Explore India's Barefoot College, which gives impoverished women skills to change their communities.
4. S14E04Park Avenue: Money, Power & the American DreamNovember 12, 2012—Witness the economic disparities faced by New Yorkers only minutes from one another as the crow flies.
5. S14E05Soul Food JunkiesJanuary 14, 2013—Learn about soul food's relevance to black cultural identity.
6. S14E06Beauty Is EmbarrassingJanuary 21, 2013—Enter the world of artist Wayne White, an iconic auteur of the weird, the silly and the joyfully absurd.
7. S14E07The RevisionariesJanuary 28, 2013—Learn why the textbook tempest in Texas is jeopardizing the next generation's education.
8. S14E08The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil RightsFebruary 18, 2013—Follow Whitney Young's journey from segregated Kentucky to head of the National Urban League.
9. S14E09Ai Weiwei: Never SorryFebruary 25, 2013—Learn about the life and work of celebrated Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei.
10. S14E10Kind Hearted WomanApril 1, 2013—
11. S14E11The House I Live In; As I AmApril 8, 2013—Explore the human-rights implications of the nation's least winnable war-the war on drugs.
12. S14E12Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American SuperheroinesApril 15, 2013—
13. S14E13The Island PresidentApril 22, 2013—See how President Mohamed Nasheed is trying to prevent the drowning of 385,000 Maldivians.
14. S14E14The UndocumentedApril 29, 2013—Meet the Arizonans who try to identify the bodies of illegal crossers lost in the desert.
15. S14E15Seeking Asian FemaleMay 6, 2013—View the love story between an aging white man and the Chinese bride he finds online.
16. S14E16The Invisible WarMay 13, 2013—Hear about the epidemic of rape and sexual assault within the ranks of the U.S. military.
17. S14E17DetropiaMay 27, 2013—Learn how Detroit residents are ready to create a radically new post-industrial city.
18. S14E18The Revolutionary OptimistsJune 17, 2013—Witness the transformation some of the poorest slums of Kolkata through the empowerment of children.

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's JourneySeptember 30, 2013—Follow the personal journey of Arnel Pineda, of the rock band Journey, on a whirlwind world tour.
2. S15E02The Waiting RoomOctober 21, 2013—View the healthcare system through the eyes of those stuck in an ER waiting room in Oakland.
3. S15E03The Graduates/Los GraduadosOctober 28, 2013—
4. S15E04Indian RelayNovember 18, 2013—
5. S15E05Young LakotaNovember 25, 2013—
6. S15E06Playwright: From Page to StageDecember 16, 2013—Watch two young playwrights, African- and Indian-American, create a new language for the stage.
7. S15E07Jiro Dreams of SushiDecember 23, 2013—
8. S15E08How to Survive a PlagueDecember 30, 2013—
9. S15E09At BerkeleyJanuary 13, 2014—Go back to school in Frederick Wiseman's intimate and sprawling documentary about UC Berkeley.
10. S15E10Blood BrotherJanuary 20, 2014—Trace Rocky Braat's journey from America to India, where he devotes his life to HIV-infected orphans.
11. S15E11The State of ArizonaJanuary 27, 2014—Witness the tense emotions and complex realities behind Arizona's struggle with illegal immigration.
12. S15E12Spies of MississippiFebruary 10, 2014—Learn about a spy agency formed by the state of Mississippi in the 50s-60s to preserve segregation.
13. S15E13Las MarthasFebruary 17, 2014—Follow the Mexican-American girls who help preserve the Martha Washington debutante ball in Laredo.
14. S15E14All of Me: A Story of Love, Loss, and Last ResortsMarch 24, 2014—
15. S15E15MedoraMarch 31, 2014—
16. S15E16Brothers HypnoticApril 7, 2014—
17. S15E17The Trials of Muhammad AliApril 14, 2014—
18. S15E18Muscle ShoalsApril 21, 2014—Follow a down-but-not-out basketball team whose struggles parallel its town's fight for survival.
19. S15E19A Fragile Trust: Plagiarism, Power, and Jayson Blair at The New York TimesMay 5, 2014—See how the eight band members test their father's ideals against their own brotherly vision.
20. S15E20Let the Fire BurnMay 12, 2014—Track Ali's battle to overturn his five-year prison sentence for refusing U.S. military service.
21. S15E21God Loves UgandaMay 19, 2014—
22. S15E22The New BlackJune 15, 2014—See how the African-American community grapples with the divisive gay rights issue.

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01BullyOctober 13, 2014—Get an unflinching look at the effects of bullying on the lives of five kids and their families.
2. S16E02Twin SistersOctober 20, 2014—Examine the inextricable bond between adopted twins reared apart.
3. S16E03BrakelessOctober 27, 2014—Examine the Japanese pursuit of efficiency, even at the expense of safety.
4. S16E04PowerlessNovember 3, 2014—See a man who provides illegal electrical services in India and the woman trying to dismantle them.
5. S16E05HappinessNovember 17, 2014—See how television may affect a Bhutanese child isolated from commerce, materialism and celebrity.
6. S16E06Rich HillJanuary 5, 2015—Witness the challenges, hopes and dreams of three boys in an economically depressed Missouri town.
7. S16E07Evolution of a CriminalJanuary 12, 2015—
8. S16E08The Kill Team; Confusion Through SandJanuary 19, 2015—Learn about a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan who tried to alert military to war crimes committed by his platoon.
9. S16E09A Path AppearsJanuary 26, 2015—Sequel to the series based on Half the Sky, as Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn track stories of women overcoming gender-based oppression,
10. S16E10Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a PeopleFebruary 16, 2015—
11. S16E11American DenialFebruary 23, 2015—Explore the power of unconscious biases, using Myrdal's 1944 investigation of Jim Crow racism.
12. S16E12Little White LieMarch 23, 2015—See what happens when a filmmaker unlocks a powerful family secret about her real father's identity.
13. S16E13Little Hope Was Arson; A City in FlamesApril 6, 2015—See how the burning of 10 churches ignited the largest criminal investigation in East Texas history.
14. S16E14The HomestretchApril 13, 2015—Follow three ambitious Chicago teens who fight to stay in school, graduate and build a future.
15. S16E15The Great InvisibleApril 20, 2015—
16. S16E16Kumu HinaMay 4, 2015—Watch a transgendered teacher inspire a young girl to claim leadership of an all-male hula troupe.
17. S16E17Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. GravityMay 11, 2015—Follow the evolution of daredevil choreographer Elizabeth Streb's movement philosophy.
18. S16E181971May 18, 2015—Hear from eight citizens who stole secret FBI files and shared them with the public and the press.
19. S16E19Limited PartnershipJune 15, 2015—Meet one of the first gay couples to marry, and learn about their 40-year fight for legal status.

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01Stray DogNovember 9, 2015—Cameras follow an unconventional veteran of the Vietnam War as he rides his motorcycle with fellow servicemen to the Vietnam Memorial and ru
2. S17E02India's DaughterNovember 16, 2015—The rape and murder of a 23-year-old medical student in Delhi, India, sparks an international movement.
3. S17E03Mimi and DonaNovember 23, 2015—A 92-year-old woman, still caring for her 64-year-old disabled daughter, realizes it is time to find her daughter a new home.
4. S17E04East of SalinasDecember 28, 2015—Born in Mexico but living in Salinas, California, 3rd-grader Jose Ansaldo loves school. With little support at home, he turns to his teacher
5. S17E05Chuck Norris vs. CommunismJanuary 4, 2016—A black market VHS racketeer and a female translator bring the magic of film to Romanians during the 1980s.
6. S17E06Autism in LoveJanuary 11, 2016—Four adults with varying degrees of autism navigate dating, romance and relationships.
7. S17E07In Football We TrustJanuary 25, 2016—Polynesian-American high-school football players in Utah aim for careers in pro sports while dealing with day-to-day gang violence and pover
8. S17E08No Más Bebés (No More Babies)February 1, 2016—The history of Mexican-American women who were sterilized against their will during the 1960s and '70s at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Cen
9. S17E09A Ballerina's TaleFebruary 8, 2016—Few dancers reach the elite level of ballet; of that already small number only a fraction are black women. Misty Copeland shattered those ba
10. S17E10The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the RevolutionFebruary 16, 2016—
11. S17E11(T)ERRORFebruary 22, 2016—
12. S17E12Wilhemina's WarFebruary 29, 2016—
13. S17E13An Honest LiarMarch 28, 2016—
14. S17E14Welcome to LeithApril 4, 2016—
15. S17E15DemocratsApril 18, 2016—
16. S17E16My Nazi LegacyMay 2, 2016—
17. S17E17Peace OfficerMay 9, 2016—
18. S17E18The Armor of LightMay 10, 2016—
19. S17E19Dogtown RedemptionMay 16, 2016—Meet three street recyclers who fight to survive in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Oakland, CA.
20. S17E20TrappedJune 20, 2016—Visit the front lines of the fight over controversial laws designed to restrict abortion access.
21. S17E21T-rex Her Fight For GoldAugust 2, 2016—T-Rex: Her Fight for Gold is the coming-of-age story of boxing phenom Claressa Shields, who was just 17 years old when she won the Olympic g

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01Best of EnemiesOctober 3, 2016—The debates between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley during the 1968 political conventions.
2. S18E02Meet the PatelsDecember 26, 2016—Explore the influence of culture and identity on an intense, personal, important part of life - love.
3. S18E03Best And Most Beautiful ThingsJanuary 2, 2017—Join a quirky young woman on a journey of self-discovery that celebrates outcasts everywhere.
4. S18E04Containment; Excerpt From Uranium Drive-inJanuary 9, 2017—Governments around the world struggle to protect future generations from nuclear waste; excerpt from "Uranium Drive-In.''
5. S18E05What Was OursJanuary 16, 2017—Join a group of Native Americans as they embark on a journey to reclaim lost tribal artifacts.
6. S18E06The WitnessJanuary 23, 2017—Get a fresh look at the notorious 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese, a crime that defined an era.
7. S18E07Birth Of A MovementFebruary 6, 2017—Learn how Griffith's 1915 The Birth of a Nation sparked a dialogue on racism that continues today.
8. S18E08Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & AmericaFebruary 13, 2017—Meet an African American musician out to challenge racism by befriending members of the KKK.
9. S18E09TowerFebruary 14, 2017—Explore the deadly 1966 mass shooting at the University of Texas through interviews with survivors.
10. S18E10The Bad KidsMarch 20, 2017—Visit a remote Mojave Desert high school where educators help at-risk students build better futures.
11. S18E11Ovarian PsycosMarch 27, 2017—Join the East LA bike crew Ovarian Psycos and explore the impact of their unique brand of feminism.
12. S18E12NewtownApril 3, 2017—Explore the aftermath and resilience of a community devastated by the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook.
13. S18E13Seed: The Untold StoryApril 17, 2017—Follow passionate seed keepers determined to protect humanity's 12,000-year-old food legacy.
14. S18E14The Last LaughApril 24, 2017—Hear Jewish comics discuss whether any topic - even the Holocaust - should be off-limits in comedy.
15. S18E15National BirdMay 1, 2017—Investigate the U.S. drone war with two women and a former NSA analyst who become whistleblowers.
16. S18E16The Prison In Twelve LandscapesMay 8, 2017—Explore how the tentacles of America's criminal justice system reach far beyond the prison walls.
17. S18E17Forever PureMay 15, 2017—Two Muslim soccer players picked up by Israel's Beitar Jerusalem F.C. are subjected to racist attacks by their own fans.
18. S18E18They Call Us MonstersMay 22, 2017—Step behind the walls of the facility where Los Angeles houses its most violent juvenile criminals.
19. S18E19Farmer VeteranMay 29, 2017—An Army combat veteran manages his PTSD and becomes a farmer in North Carolina following his deployments in Iraq.
20. S18E20Real BoyJune 19, 2017—Meet Bennett, a transgender teen on a journey to find his voice as a musician, a son and a man.

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

1. S19E01Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane DocumentaryNovember 6, 2017—Explore the life of jazz great John Coltrane; Denzel Washington speaks the words of Coltrane.
2. S19E02Shadow WorldNovember 20, 2017—Explore the billion-dollar global arms trade through those who perpetrate and investigate it.
3. S19E03SupergirlDecember 18, 2017—Meet Naomi, an Orthodox Jewish girl with a surprising talent: breaking world powerlifting records.
4. S19E04The Untold Tales of Armistead MaupinJanuary 1, 2018—
5. S19E05UnrestJanuary 8, 2018—Follow filmmaker Jennifer Brea's struggle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in this intimate film.
6. S19E06I Am Not Your NegroJanuary 15, 2018—Explore James Baldwin's unfinished book about race in America in this Oscar-nominated documentary.
7. S19E07The ForceJanuary 22, 2018—Go deep inside the long-troubled Oakland Police Department as it struggles with demands for reform.
8. S19E08I Am Another YouJanuary 29, 2018—Join Chinese filmmaker Nanfu Wang and a charming young drifter as they explore freedom and America.
9. S19E09WinnieFebruary 5, 2018—Explore the life of Winnie Mandela and her struggle to bring down apartheid.
10. S19E10Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story Of Black Colleges And UniversitiesFebruary 19, 2018—The rich history of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began before the end of slavery, flourished in the 20th c
11. S19E11Rat FilmFebruary 26, 2018—Trace Baltimore's history through a film that uses rats to chronicle oppression in poor communities.
12. S19E12DoloresMarch 27, 2018—Meet the indomitable Dolores Huerta, who has tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice.
13. S19E13When God SleepsApril 2, 2018—Explore the journey of Iranian musician Shahin Najafi after clerics issue a fatwa for his death.
14. S19E14The Art Of The ShineApril 9, 2018—Meet the unforgettable people who are turning the job of shoe shiner into an art form.
15. S19E15What Lies UpstreamApril 16, 2018—Travel to West Virginia to uncover the truth behind a massive chemical spill.
16. S19E16Look & See: Wendell Berry's KentuckyApril 23, 2018—Look & See: Wendell Berry's Kentuckyis a portrait of the changing landscapes and shifting values of rural America through the voice of w
17. S19E17True ConvictionApril 30, 2018—There's a new detective agency in Dallas, run by three exonerated men who all spent decades in prison. Their mission: to free other innocent
18. S19E18No Man's LandMay 7, 2018—Go inside the 2016 standoff at Oregon's Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
19. S19E19ACORN and the FirestormMay 14, 2018—Explore the charged battle to take down ACORN, a controversial national community-organizing group.
20. S19E20Served Like a GirlMay 28, 2018—Join five women rebuilding their lives with humor and heart in the Ms. Veteran America Competition.

Season 19 ranked & reviewed

1. S20E01WildlandOctober 29, 2018—Meet a wildland firefighting crew whose members struggle with fear, loyalty, love and defeat.
2. S20E02DawnlandNovember 5, 2018—Reveals the untold story and devastating impacts of Indigenous child removal in the U.S.
3. S20E03The CleanersNovember 12, 2018—Explore the shadow industry of "content moderators" and learn who controls what we see online.
4. S20E04The JudgeNovember 19, 2018—Meet the first woman judge to be appointed to the Middle East's Shari'a courts.
5. S20E05Man on FireDecember 17, 2018—Meet the white preacher who set himself on fire to bring awareness to the racism in his Texas town.
6. S20E06My Country No MoreJanuary 7, 2019—See North Dakota's oil boom through the lens of a family fighting to save their way of life.
7. S20E07Rodents Of Unusual SizeJanuary 14, 2019—Go deep in the bayous where locals face invasive pests. Man vs. rodent: may the best mammal win.
8. S20E08Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The WorldJanuary 21, 2019—Take an electrifying look at the Native American influence in popular music, despite attempts to ban, censor and erase Indian culture.
9. S20E09The KingJanuary 28, 2019—Climb into Elvis' 1963 Rolls-Royce for a musical road trip and meditation on modern America.
10. S20E10Black MemorabiliaFebruary 4, 2019—Meet the people who reproduce, consume and seek to reclaim black memorabilia.
11. S20E11Hale County This Morning, This EveningFebruary 11, 2019—Visit Hale County, Alabama for an intimate and eye-opening look at life in the South's Black Belt.
12. S20E12People's Republic Of DesireFebruary 25, 2019—For young Chinese raised on social media, virtual relationships are replacing real-life connections.
13. S20E13Tre Maison DasanApril 1, 2019—Meet three of the estimated one in 14 American children growing up with a parent in prison.
14. S20E14The ProvidersApril 8, 2019—Meet the rural doctors trying to care for patients amidst a physician shortage and opioid epidemic.
15. S20E15Charm CityApril 22, 2019—Get to know the people on the front lines of three years of unparalleled violence in Baltimore.
16. S20E16Out Of StateMay 6, 2019—Hear the story of two Native Hawaiian prisoners sent 3,000 miles to a for-profit prison in Arizona.
17. S20E17Harvest SeasonMay 13, 2019—Meet the unsung people who play a critical role in making some of Napa Valley's greatest wines.
18. S20E18WrestleMay 20, 2019—Meet the statesman who served as cabinet secretary for Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush.

Season 20 ranked & reviewed

1. S21E01Made in BoiseOctober 28, 2019—Go inside the lives of four surrogates and the intended parents whose children they carry.
2. S21E02Decade of FireNovember 4, 2019—Discover why the Bronx burned in the 1970s and meet those who chose to resist, remain and rebuild.
3. S21E03The InterpretersNovember 11, 2019—The Interpreters is a poignant but tense portrayal of a very human and high-stakes side of war's aftermath. It's the story of how Afghan and
4. S21E04Conscience PointNovember 18, 2019—
5. S21E05ATTLADecember 16, 2019—
6. S21E06American NomadsJanuary 14, 2020—
7. S21E07Accept the CallJanuary 20, 2020—A Somalian father living in the U.S. strives to understand why his son would try to join ISIS.
8. S21E08The First Rainbow CoalitionJanuary 27, 2020—Notable community groups in 1960s Chicago bridge race and ethnicity to form a surprising alliance.
9. S21E09Cooked: Survival by Zip CodeFebruary 3, 2020—Cooked: Survival by Zip Code tells the story of the tragic 1995 Chicago heatwave, the most traumatic in U.S. history, in which 739 citizens
10. S21E10Leftover WomenFebruary 10, 2020—
11. S21E11Blind LoveFebruary 14, 2020—
12. S21E12We Believe In DinosaursFebruary 17, 2020—Witness Creationism and science collide aboard an enormous Noah's Ark in rural Kentucky.
13. S21E13Always in SeasonFebruary 24, 2020—Always in Season follows the tragedy of African American teenager Lennon Lacy, who in August 2014, was found hanging from a swing set in Nor
14. S21E14One Child NationMarch 30, 2020—Explore the untold history and rippling impact of China's former one-child policy.
15. S21E15BedlamApril 13, 2020—A psychiatrist visits ERs, jails and homeless camps to tell poignant stories behind mental illness.
16. S21E16The Hottest AugustApril 20, 2020—Brett Story's critically acclaimed documentary The Hottest August raises the specter of climate change without ever mentioning it, spotlight
17. S21E17Jim Allison: BreakthroughApril 27, 2020—The story of one warmhearted, stubborn man's visionary quest to find a cure for cancer, Jim Allison: Breakthrough is an homage to an unconve
18. S21E18RewindMay 11, 2020—
19. S21E19Eating Up EasterMay 25, 2020—See how Easter Island provides a climate change and globalization wake-up call for the world.
20. S21E20Recorder: The Marion Stokes ProjectJune 15, 2020—Look inside the life of a radical activist who videotaped everything on television for 30 years.
21. S21E21Pipe DreamsJune 22, 2020—Follow four ultra-talented young people playing in the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Season 21 ranked & reviewed

1. S22E01Feels Good ManOctober 19, 2020—Follow artist Matt Furie, creator of Pepe the Frog, as he fights to take back his cartoon image.
2. S22E02RepresentOctober 26, 2020—Meet three women fighting to reshape local politics on their own terms.
3. S22E03Jonathan Scott's Power TripNovember 16, 2020—Follow Jonathan Scott on his mission to flip the switch on how Americans access power.
4. S22E04Belly Of The BeastNovember 23, 2020—Hear the horrifying truth about modern-day eugenics and reproductive injustice in California prison.
5. S22E05A Woman's Work: The Nfl's Cheerleader ProblemJanuary 4, 2021—
6. S22E06A Day in the Life of AmericaJanuary 11, 2021—On July 4, 2017, more than 90 film crews across the country capture one day in the life of America.
7. S22E079to5: The Story Of A MovementFebruary 1, 2021—
8. S22E08Women In BlueFebruary 8, 2021—Female Minneapolis police officers seek gender equity. A fatal shooting threatens their progress.
9. S22E09Mr. SOUL!February 22, 2021—Mr. SOUL! explores the first nationally broadcast all-Black variety show on public television, Ellis Haizlip's SOUL!
10. S22E10Coded BiasMarch 22, 2021—In an increasingly data-driven, automated world, the question of how to protect individuals' civil liberties in the face of artificial intel
11. S22E11'til Kingdom Come/the DebateMarch 29, 2021—Pastors encourage an impoverished community to donate to Israel in anticipation of Jesus's return.
12. S22E12Down A Dark StairwellApril 12, 2021—Two marginalized communities must navigate an uneven criminal justice system together.
13. S22E13The Donut KingMay 24, 2021—The life story of Christy's Donuts founder Ted Ngoy, who built a multimillion-dollar company in the U.S. after fleeing Cambodia.
14. S22E14Two GodsJune 21, 2021—A Muslim casket maker in East Orange, N.J., teaches two young men how to embrace life as they learn about the Islamic burial tradition.
15. S22E15The People Vs. Agent OrangeJune 28, 2021—Two women, one American and one Vietnamese, fight to hold the chemical industry accountable for a devastating legacy.

Season 22 ranked & reviewed

1. S23E01CuredOctober 11, 2021—
2. S23E02Ferguson RisesNovember 8, 2021—How does a father find purpose in pain? In 2014, Michael Brown Sr.'s son was killed by white police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Misso
3. S23E03Storm LakeNovember 15, 2021—Does American democracy survive without the backbone of independent local journalism? Go inside The Storm Lake Times, a newspaper serving an
4. S23E04Duty FreeNovember 22, 2021—75-year-old Rebecca loses the only job she's even known. She has no savings, no 401K safety net, and no employment prospects. Rebecca teams
5. S23E05Home From School: The Children of CarlisleNovember 23, 2021—"Kill the Indian in him, and save the man." This was the guiding principle that removed thousands of Native American children and placed the
6. S23E06A Reckoning in BostonJanuary 17, 2022—A white filmmaker collaborates with Clemente Course students of color to reckon with Boston's racial history.
7. S23E07Missing in Brooks CountyJanuary 31, 2022—The deadliest part of a migrant's journey is just beyond the border. For those missing, one man offers a last hope.
8. S23E08Owned: A Tale of Two AmericasFebruary 7, 2022—Is the "American Dream" of home ownership a false promise? While the government's postwar housing policy created the world's largest middle
9. S23E09BulletproofFebruary 14, 2022—
10. S23E10ApartFebruary 21, 2022—
11. S23E11Writing With FireMarch 28, 2022—
12. S23E12AWARE: Glimpses of ConsciousnessApril 25, 2022—What is the science behind consciousness? Six brilliant researchers from around the world—a brain scientist, a plant behaviorist, a healer,
13. S23E13Try Harder!May 2, 2022—
14. S23E14When Claude Got ShotMay 9, 2022—In Milwaukee, a 15-year-old attempted to carjack law student Claude Motley and shot him in the face. Through multiple surgeries and catastro
15. S23E15Scenes From the Glittering WorldMay 16, 2022—Three Indigenous students experience the highs and lows of adolescence while attending one of the most remote high schools in the United Sta
16. S23E16A Once and Future PeaceMay 23, 2022—A Seattle-based restorative justice program based on Indigenous peacemaking circles aims to bring healing to families and communities while

Season 23 ranked & reviewed

1. S24E01HazingSeptember 12, 2022—Hazing is a widespread, far-reaching practice fueled by tradition, secrecy, groupthink, power, and the desire to belong in fraternities and
2. S24E02TikTok, Boom.October 24, 2022—What does it mean to be a digital native? TikTok, Boom. dissects the platform along myriad cross-sections—algorithmic, socio-political, econ
3. S24E03Move MeNovember 7, 2022—At 27, Kelsey Peterson dove into Lake Superior as a dancer and emerged paralyzed. But within the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) community, she fou
4. S24E04Children of Las BrisasJanuary 2, 2023—Young musicians in a youth orchestra in Venezuela's Las Brisas district strive for a better life through classical music.
5. S24E05The Big PaybackJanuary 16, 2023—Robin Rue Simmons and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) pressure the government to deliver monetary justice for Blacks harmed by chattel sla
6. S24E06No Straight LinesJanuary 23, 2023—When Alison Bechdel received a coveted MacArthur Award for her best-selling graphic memoir Fun Home, it heralded the acceptance of LGBTQ+ co
7. S24E07The Picture TakerJanuary 30, 2023—The vibrant life of Ernest Withers—civil rights photographer, and FBI informant—was anything but black and white. From his Memphis studio, W
8. S24E08Outta the MuckFebruary 6, 2023—Wade into the rich soil of Pahokee, Florida, a town on the banks of Lake Okeechobee. Beyond its football legacy, including sending over a do
9. S24E09Love in the Time of FentanylFebruary 13, 2023—As fentanyl overdose deaths in Vancouver, Canada reach an all-time high, the Overdose Prevention Society opens its doors—a renegade safe inj
10. S24E10Storming Caesars PalaceMarch 20, 2023—After losing her job as a hotel worker in Las Vegas, Ruby Duncan joined a welfare rights group of mothers who defied notions of the "welfare
11. S24E11Hidden LettersMarch 27, 2023—For centuries in China, the once-secret written language of Nüshu was calligraphed on folded fans and handkerchiefs as hidden letters so wom
12. S24E12Free Chol Soo LeeApril 24, 2023—The rollercoaster life story of Chol Soo Lee, a Korean immigrant wrongfully convicted of murder.
13. S24E13Matter of Mind: My ALSMay 1, 2023—Three people with ALS confront complex choices in this intimate exploration.
14. S24E14Sam NowMay 8, 2023—In this coming-of-age documentary about generational trauma, follow Sam Harkness from age 11 to 36 as his middle-class Seattle family is hea
15. S24E15Silent BeautyMay 15, 2023—One woman's journey to heal from childhood sexual abuse evolves into a family bonding over generational trauma.
16. S24E16Mama BearsJune 20, 2023—Conservative, Christian beliefs have defined their lives. Now they're championing their LGBTQ children.

Season 24 ranked & reviewed

1. S25E01Sansón and MeSeptember 19, 2023—The life story of an incarcerated young man, told through dramatic reenactments.
2. S25E02El EquipoOctober 9, 2023—An unlikely collaboration changes the course of forensic science and international human rights.
3. S25E03Three ChaplainsNovember 6, 2023—Muslim chaplains work for change inside the U.S. military, fighting for equality and religious freedom.
4. S25E04A Town Called Victoria - The FireNovember 13, 2023—When arson strikes the local mosque, a Texas town must reckon with its troubled past.
5. S25E05A Town Called Victoria - The SuspectNovember 13, 2023—
6. S25E06A Town Called Victoria - The TrialNovember 14, 2023—When arson strikes the local mosque, a Texas town must reckon with its troubled past.
7. S25E07Beyond UtopiaJanuary 9, 2024—
8. S25E08Racist TreesJanuary 22, 2024—In Palm Springs, a historically Black neighborhood fights to remove a divisive wall of trees.
9. S25E09Razing Liberty SquareJanuary 29, 2024—Liberty City, Miami, is home to one of the oldest segregated public housing projects in the U.S. Now with rising sea levels, the neighborhoo
10. S25E10Sister Úna Lived a Good DeathFebruary 5, 2024—
11. S25E11Breaking The NewsFebruary 19, 2024—
12. S25E12Greener PasturesMarch 25, 2024—There is a mental health crisis happening for many American farmers. A combination of climate change, the pandemic, and the domination of me
13. S25E13A Thousand PinesApril 1, 2024—A crew of 12 Mexican tree planters travel the United States regrowing America's forests.
14. S25E14Matter of Mind: My Parkinson'sApril 8, 2024—Three individuals navigate their lives with determination in the face of Parkinson's disease.
15. S25E15One With the WhaleApril 23, 2024—An Alaska Native family maintains a subsistence life on a tiny Bering Sea island where, if you don't hunt, you die.
16. S25E16Space: The Longest GoodbyeMay 6, 2024—NASA psychologists prepare astronauts for the extreme isolation of a three-year-long mission to Mars.
17. S25E17The Tuba ThievesMay 20, 2024—The central mystery of this unconventional documentary isn't about theft; it's about the nature of sound itself.

Season 25 ranked & reviewed

1. S26E01One Person, One Vote?September 30, 2024—Why does the U.S. have the Electoral College? Learn more following four presidential electors during the 2020 election.
2. S26E02Make Peace or Die: Honor the FallenNovember 11, 2024—A Marine veteran hand-carves battlefield crosses to reconnect with Gold Star families of the fallen and find healing.
3. S26E03Dallas, 2019 - Week 1January 3, 2025—Tornados. Drive-by shootings. Environmental racism, The stark North-South Dallas economic divide. Dallas residents and city workers like Cit
4. S26E04Dallas, 2019 - Week 2January 3, 2025—Dreaming of a brighter future through the eyes of three people: a graduating high school student prepares to navigate the real world; Dallas
5. S26E05Dallas, 2019 - Week 3January 4, 2025—Three spirits with longstanding Texas roots struggle with their place in the world: a transgender woman working at an LGBTQ organization liv
6. S26E06Dallas, 2019 - Week 4January 4, 2025—Meet a criminal district attorney bringing reform to an ineffectual yet functional incarceration system; a judge navigating the stress and e
7. S26E07Dallas, 2019 - Week 5January 4, 2025—Featuring intimate stories of workers and young people—the chief medical examiner, a hospital worker, an auto body shop owner, and a high sc
8. S26E08MintedJanuary 6, 2025—An insider's look at the rise and fall of the NFT (non-fungible token) phenomenon and how technology transformed the traditional art world,
9. S26E09Without ArrowsJanuary 13, 2025—Thirteen years after leaving South Dakota, a Lakota dancer returns to the reservation to carry on the family legacy.
10. S26E10The StrikeFebruary 3, 2025—How a small hunger strike against solitary confinement at Pelican Bay prison turned into a massive statewide protest.
11. S26E11The In BetweenFebruary 10, 2025—In tribute to the brother she lost, a filmmaker returns home to reflect on life on the U.S.-Mexico border.
12. S26E12Skin of GlassFebruary 17, 2025—A filmmaker reckons with Brazil's inequality when learning unhoused people occupy her father's architectural jewel.
13. S26E13Bike VesselFebruary 24, 2025—After several health crises, a 70-year-old man embarks on a transformative long-distance cycling trip with his son.
14. S26E14Home CourtMarch 24, 2025—Home Court is the coming-of-age story of Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American basketball prodigy in Southern California whose life intensifies
15. S26E15We Want The FunkApril 8, 2025—"WE WANT THE FUNK!" is Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roo
16. S26E16Free for All: The Public LibraryApril 29, 2025 8.5"Free for All: The Public Library" tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women beh
17. S26E17Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer'sMay 5, 2025—"Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's" is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer's and how this pr
18. S26E18And So It BeginsMay 12, 2025—"And So It Begins" follows the Philippines' turbulent 2022 presidential race, with the son of ousted former dictator Ferdinand Marcos waging
19. S26E19Who Is Michael Jang?May 19, 2025—After a long career as a commercial and portrait photographer, mischievous San Francisco artist Michael Jang sat for decades on a hidden tre

Season 26 ranked & reviewed

1. S27E01Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech RevolutionOctober 6, 2025—A groundbreaking look at Phil Sharp's rise from being a rural Kentucky farm boy who battled dyslexia to Nobel Prize-winning scientist. Narra
2. S27E02RatifiedOctober 20, 2025—"Ratified" brings the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to life through Virginia's pivotal ratification battle. Led by Black women and with the s
3. S27E03Life AfterNovember 3, 2025—Filmmaker Reid Davenport investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy, and systemic failures can make death seem like the on
4. S27E04Vivien's Wild RideJanuary 26, 2026—
5. S27E05The LibrariansFebruary 9, 2026—Librarians across the U.S. examine how restrictions on library content are shaping communities.
6. S27E06The InquisitorFebruary 23, 2026—
7. S27E07Keep Quiet and ForgiveMarch 23, 2026—
8. S27E08The Tallest DwarfApril 6, 2026—
9. S27E09Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse RacingApril 13, 2026—
10. S27E10NatchezMay 11, 2026—
11. S27E11Light of the Setting SunMay 18, 2026—
12. S27E12Third ActMay 25, 2026—
13. S27E13True North: Canadian Myths and Black PowerJuly 6, 2026—Through rare archival footage and firsthand accounts, True North revisits 1968 Montreal, where Black liberation movements converged at the C
14. S27E14FloodJuly 13, 2026—Returning home to California's Inland Empire, filmmaker Katy Scoggin seeks to reconnect with her estranged father, who works as an elementar

Season 27 ranked & reviewed