American Experience
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Where to watch American Experience in United States
YouTube TV
PBS
PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open American Experience there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is American Experience streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | PBS America Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | DocPlay Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store |
About American Experience
American Experience is a 1988 English-language documentary series. It spans 37 seasons and 399 episodes and is still running. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.
American Experience was produced by GBH and made in United States of America. It was first aired on October 4, 1988, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- First aired
- October 4, 1988
- Last aired
- January 6, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 37 (399 episodes)
- Network
- PBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- GBH
Is American Experience worth watching?
With 37 seasons and 399 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy documentary, American Experience is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American Experience
In United States, you can stream American Experience on YouTube TV, PBS, and PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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American Experience — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Experience in United States?
American Experience is streaming on YouTube TV, PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is American Experience on YouTube TV?
Yes — American Experience is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is American Experience in?
American Experience is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of American Experience are there?
American Experience has 37 seasons with 399 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is American Experience rated?
American Experience is rated TV-PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 48 ratings.
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