How many seasons does America in Primetime have?

America in Primetime has 1 season with 4 episodes.

What network is America in Primetime on?

America in Primetime airs on PBS.

When did America in Primetime premiere?

America in Primetime premiered on April 21, 2010.

America in Primetime

Name: America in Primetime
Genre: History
Cast: Alan Yentob

PBS Ended History

1 Season · 4 Episodes · Premiered April 21, 2010 · Ended December 1, 2012

America in Primetime is structured around the most compelling shows on television today, unfolding over four hours and weaving between past and present. Each episode focuses on one character archetype that has remained a staple of primetime through the generations — the Independent Woman, the Man of the House, the Misfit and the Crusader — capturing both the continuity of the character, and the evolution. The finest television today has as its foundation the best television of yesterday.

Where to Watch: PBS

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

4 episodes

E01

Man of the House

Sun, Nov 25 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Man of the House showcases the evolution of men from the kings of their castles in classic family sitcoms to more intricate, conflicted figures in modern shows, as they began losing control. Was it all an illusion to begin with?

E02

Independent Woman

Sun, Nov 25 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

The Independent Woman reveals how women have transformed from model housewives to complex, and sometimes controversial, characters. TV women today care less about pleasing others, and more about being true to themselves.

E03

The Misfit

Sun, Dec 2 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

The Misfit celebrates the unique characters who defied comic stereotypes and societal expectations to reflect America's diverse personalities. Whether they are oddballs, losers or just plain weird, misfits have grown beyond the stereotypes and are taking center stage with a vengeance.

E04

The Crusader

Sun, Dec 2 2012 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

The Crusader delves into the increasingly grey area between right and wrong where television heroes confront internal demons while seeking their own forms of justice.