America Divided(2016)
Overview
In the run-up to the 2016 presidential election, America Divided, this docu-series features narratives around inequality in education, housing, healthcare, labor, criminal justice and the political system. The show follows high-profile correspondents as they explore aspects of inequality related to their own biographies.
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No imageSeason 1
8 episodes • 2016Avg: 10.0Golden Era
Season 1
8 episodes • 2016Avg: 10.0Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The System | Oct 29, 2016 | 10.0 |
| 2 | A House Divided | Oct 9, 2016 | 10.0 |
| 3 | Something in the Water | Oct 14, 2016 | 10.0 |
| 4 | The Class Divide | Oct 21, 2016 | 10.0 |
| 5 | The Epidemic | Oct 28, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Out of Reach | Nov 4, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Democracy for Sale | Nov 11, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Home Economics | Nov 18, 2016 | 0.0 |
Season 2
4 episodes • 2018
Season 2
4 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington's War on Women | May 4, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Who Controls the Land | May 11, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | There Has to Be a Better Way | May 18, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Whose History? | May 25, 2018 | 0.0 |
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