The BEST episodes of American Experience season 6
Every episode of American Experience season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Experience season 6!
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 - The Hurricane of '38
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/1993
Story of a massive storm that unexpectedly gained strength as it worked its way up the eastern seaboard and the 300 million dollars of damage it caused.
#2 - Ike (2): Statesman
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/10/1993
Part 2 follows Eisenhower's election to the presidency and two terms in the White House, as well as his retirement.
#3 - Ike (1): Soldier
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/1993
Part 1 chronicles Eisenhower's childhood, education at West Point and military career, culminating in his service as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.
#4 - Ishi: The Last Yahi Indian
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/19/1994
The last member of a diminished Native American tribe from California makes himself known at the beginning of the 20th century.
#5 - Amelia Earhart: The Price of Courage
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/27/1993
The life and risks taken by the famous woman aviator.
#6 - The Hunt for Pancho Villa
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/1993
"Black Jack" Pershing pursues the famed outlaw into Mexico, with little success.
#7 - Malcolm X: Make It Plain
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/26/1994
Story of the controversial Malcolm X, his early years, his connection to the Nation of Islam, and his legacy.
#8 - America and the Holocaust
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/6/1994
America's reaction to the plight of European Jews both immediately before and during World War II.
#9 - D-Day
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/25/1994
Archival footage and the voices of people who participated provide a unique perspective on the World War II Allied invasion of Normandy.