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Billy the Kid Deconstruct the mythology surrounding the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid.
  • Airdate Tuesday, September 1, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original1/10/2012
  • AMEXBKID

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Bonnie & Clyde Discover the true story of the most famous outlaw couple in US history.
  • Airdate Tuesday, September 8, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original1/19/2016
  • AMEX2803

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Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid

Separate fact from fiction regarding the bank robbers whose exploits captivated America.

  • Airdate Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original2/11/2014
  • AMEXBUSK

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Jesse James Find out why the story of Jesse James is more fiction than fact.
  • Airdate Tuesday, October 13, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original2/6/2006
  • AMEXJEJA

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Annie Oakley Meet the Ohio sharpshooter who won fame and fortune in a man’s world for never missing a shot.
  • Airdate Tuesday, October 20, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original5/8/2006
  • AMEXAOAK
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Reagan

Recall the life of the president who saw himself as the defender of the “shining city on a hill.”

  • Original2/23/1998
  • AMEX1006 and 1007

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Jesse James Find out why the story of Jesse James is more fiction than fact.
  • Airdate Tuesday, October 13, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original2/6/2006
  • AMEXJEJA

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Annie Oakley Meet the Ohio sharpshooter who won fame and fortune in a man’s world for never missing a shot.
  • Airdate Tuesday, October 20, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original5/8/2006
  • AMEXAOAK

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Billy the Kid Deconstruct the mythology surrounding the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid.
  • Airdate Tuesday, September 1, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original1/10/2012
  • AMEXBKID

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JFK: Part One Get an in-depth look at the life and career of one of the nation’s most beloved and mourned leaders.
  • Original11/11/2013
  • AMEX

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JFK: Part Two Get an in-depth look at the life and career of one of the nation’s most beloved and mourned leaders.
  • Original11/12/2013
  • AMEX

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid

Separate fact from fiction regarding the bank robbers whose exploits captivated America.

  • Airdate Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original2/11/2014
  • AMEXBUSK

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Bonnie & Clyde Discover the true story of the most famous outlaw couple in US history.
  • Airdate Tuesday, September 8, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Original1/19/2016
  • AMEX2803

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George H.W. Bush This two-part biography on the life and presidency of George W. Bush features interviews with historians, journalists and several members of the president’s inner circle.
  • Original12/4/2018
  • AMEX2009

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WOODSTOCK: THREE DAYS THAT DEFINED A GENERATION Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the concert that defined a generation in this new documentary.
  • Original8/6/2019
  • AMEX

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: George W. Bush

Part One Explore Bush’s tumultuous youth, his road to the White House, and the devastating impact of 9/11.
  • Original5/4/2020
  • AMEX

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: George W. Bush

Part Two See how Bush’s presidency evolves following 9/11, the war in Iraq, and a challenging second term.
  • Original5/5/2020
  • AMEX

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The American Vice President Explore what forced America to define the role of the vice president and the process of succession.
  • Original10/1/2024
  • AMEX3606

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“American Coup: Wilmington 1898” Discover the little-known story of the deadly 1898 race massacre and coup d’état in Wilmington, NC.
  • Original11/12/2024
  • AMEX

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"Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act" Explore the dramatic story of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.
  • Original3/25/2025
  • AMEX3702

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE "Mr. Polaroid" Meet inventor Edwin Land, whose iconic Polaroid camera made photography instant and accessible.
  • Original5/19/2025
  • AMEX3703

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Clearing the Air: The War on Smog Explore how L.A.’s devastating smog problem led to the creation of the EPA and the Clean Air Act.
  • Original8/26/2025
  • AMEX3704

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"Hard Hat Riot" Revisit 1970, when student protestors and construction workers violently clashed in downtown NYC.
  • Original9/30/2025
  • AMEX

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Kissinger

"Episode 1" Explore Kissinger’s life, from his childhood in Germany to architect of American foreign policy.
  • Original10/27/2025
  • AMEX

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Kissinger

"Episode 2" Discover how Kissinger’s anti-Communism would shape U.S. foreign policy, from Vietnam to the USSR.
  • Original10/28/2025
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