When is Independent Lens Season 28?

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Season 28 · not scheduled yet

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History17 of 27 seasons premiered in October.

Last airedFlood (S27E14) · July 13, 2026

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Season premiere dates

  1. Season 27October 6, 2025
  2. Season 26September 30, 2024
  3. Season 25September 19, 2023
  4. Season 24September 12, 2022
  5. Season 23October 11, 2021
  6. Season 22October 19, 2020
  7. Season 21October 28, 2019
  8. Season 20October 29, 2018
  9. Season 19November 6, 2017
  10. Season 18October 3, 2016
  11. Season 17November 9, 2015
  12. Season 16October 13, 2014
  13. Season 15September 30, 2013
  14. Season 14October 8, 2012
  15. Season 13October 13, 2011
  16. Season 12October 19, 2010
  17. Season 11September 21, 2009
  18. Season 10October 22, 2008
  19. Season 9October 16, 2007
  20. Season 8October 24, 2006
  21. Season 7October 11, 2005
  22. Season 6October 26, 2004
  23. Season 5October 14, 2003
  24. Season 4February 4, 2003
  25. Season 3September 7, 2001
  26. Season 2October 2, 2000
  27. Season 1August 9, 1999

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