American Experience
American Experience
American Experience is a television series aired on PBS that explores significant events and personalities in American history through detailed documentaries. Each episode seeks to present an in-depth look at the influences and developments that have shaped the United States, providing viewers with a comprehensive understanding of the nation's past and its cultural impact.
StatusActive
First airedOct 4, 1988
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Daily Attention Score for American Experience
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Daily Attention Score rankings for American Experience
Audience Signals
Public engagement with American Experience on September 21, 2026
Seasons
Average Attention Score by season
First 30 days after each season premiere
Top Cast
By Attention Score on September 21, 2026
1
Peter Krause
Narrator
18.6
2
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
15.6
3
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
10.9
4
Morgan Freeman
Narrator (voice)
10.7
5
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
8.9
6
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
8.9
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