The BEST episodes of American Experience season 10
Every episode of American Experience season 10, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Experience season 10!
Presents an absorbing look at the personalities, events and resources that have had a profound impact on the shaping of America's past and present.
#1 - A Midwife's Tale
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/19/1998
The life of a midwife living in Maine during the late 18th century, based on the journals of Martha Ballard and the research of a modern-day author.
#2 - Mr. Miami Beach
Season 10 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/1998
Documentary of Carl Graham Fisher, an opportunist who saw potential for tourism in the swamp lands of Florida.
#3 - Influenza 1918
Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/1998
The worst epidemic in American history killed over 600,000 Americans during World War I. Nicknamed "Spanish influenza," it died out quickly the following winter.
#4 - Surviving the Dust Bowl
Season 10 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/1998
The story of the farmers who came to the Southern Plains of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas dreaming of prosperity, and lived through ten years of drought, dust, disease and death.
#5 - Reagan (2): An American Crusade
Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/1998
The career of Ronald Reagan, from his movie career to his growing interest in politics.
#6 - Truman (3)
Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/1997
#8 - Reagan (1): Lifeguard
Season 10 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/1998
The career of Ronald Reagan, from his movie career to his growing interest in politics.
#9 - Riding the Rails
Season 10 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/13/1998
The subculture of young hobos that sprang up during the Great Depression.