Shows similar to American Experience

Hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., this series uncovers the genealogical histories of celebrities and public figures, connecting personal pasts with the broader strokes of American history, similar to the way American Experience contextualizes individual stories within the national narrative.

Frontline delivers hard-hitting investigative journalism and thought-provoking documentaries on a wide spectrum of national and international issues, offering a rigor and detail akin to the investigative depth found in American Experience.