Image for the TV series The American Revolution

The American Revolution

Documentary

Examining how America's founding turned the world upside-down as the thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose?in rebellion, won their independence and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent.

  • Sign in to Add favorite
  • Report a problem

The American Revolution Cast

Upcoming TV Listings for The American Revolution

The American Revolution In Order to Be Free

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.

10:00 AM on PBS - Network HD - Eastern

Select your lineup for TV local listings

The American Revolution An Asylum for Mankind

Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.

12:00 PM on PBS - Network HD - Eastern

Select your lineup for TV local listings

The American Revolution The Times That Try Men's Souls

British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.

2:05 PM on PBS - Network HD - Eastern

Select your lineup for TV local listings

The American Revolution Conquer by a Drawn Game

General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.

10:00 AM on PBS - Network HD - Eastern

Select your lineup for TV local listings

The American Revolution The Soul of All America

The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South; the British take Charleston.

12:00 PM on PBS - Network HD - Eastern

Select your lineup for TV local listings

The American Revolution The Most Sacred Thing

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.

2:00 PM on PBS - Network HD - Eastern

Select your lineup for TV local listings