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History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: November 9, 2021
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 16
  • Networks: Planète+ Crime Investigation, History
  • Genres: Documentary
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History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman(2021)

TMDB Rating: 5.6 (8 votes)

Overview

Morgan Freeman explores real-life prison breaks that have captured the attention of the public, showcasing an up close and personal view of what the prisoners are faced with in executing their break outs.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

8 episodes • 2021Avg: 7.0Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1AlcatrazNov 9, 20217.0
2North Country BreakoutNov 16, 20210.0
3El ChapoNov 23, 20210.0
4Conquering the WallNov 30, 20210.0
5Escaping HitlerDec 7, 20210.0
6Belfast BreakoutDec 14, 20210.0
7Fleeing HellmiraDec 21, 20210.0
8Assassin's FlightDec 28, 20210.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

8 episodes • 2024

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Fleeing ParchmanJul 22, 20240.0
2Vietnam POW EscapeJul 29, 20240.0
3San Quentin BreakoutAug 5, 20240.0
4The Sobibor RevoltAug 19, 20240.0
5Escaping Devil's IslandAug 26, 20240.0
6Alton City EscapeSep 2, 20240.0
7Tunneling to FreedomSep 9, 20240.0
8Breakout in Plain SightSep 16, 20240.0

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