The BEST episodes of The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman

Every episode of The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman!

Morgan Freeman travels the globe in search of an answer to one fundamental question for humanity: what are the common forces that bind us together?

Last Updated: 2/17/2024Network: National GeographicStatus: Ended
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The Rebel Spirit
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9.40
47 votes

#1 - The Rebel Spirit

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2017

Freeman’s quest to understand what makes a rebellion successful brings him face-to-face with exiles, whistleblowers, hackers and movement leaders. From Berlin to Bolivia to the United States, he’ll see the courage, dedication, hard work and hope that it takes to try to change the world.

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The Power of Us
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9.31
54 votes

#2 - The Power of Us

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/2017

Can we find a way to distribute power so that everyone has their say? A U.S. president explains the challenges of making decisions that affect hundreds of millions of lives, and Freeman learns about an African woman who has created a society without men. He explores how the rise of the internet may fundamentally change how democracy works.

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Us and Them
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9.13
53 votes

#3 - Us and Them

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/8/2017

Can we bridge the divide between “us and them?” At a time when the whole world seems to be polarizing into irreconcilable camps, Freeman sets out on a journey in search of the forces that push us apart, from intolerance of differences to fear of outsiders, and the possibilities of coming together.

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The Power of Love
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9.10
68 votes

#4 - The Power of Love

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2017

Can love change the world? Freeman is on a global quest to understand how this primal force binds us together as a species. From orphanages to battlefields, from arranged marriages to life on the streets, Freeman sees how love can be found in unexpected places – and how this force inspires us all.

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The Fight for Peace
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9.07
71 votes

#5 - The Fight for Peace

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2017

Freeman travels the world to study the cycles of war and peace. From the ritualized combat of the sacred Tinku festival in Bolivia to Rwanda’s postgenocide reconciliation program, this episode deals with humanity’s enormous capacity for violence and the endless pursuit of harmony. Conflict can drive innovation, but is war necessary? Physical barriers and a fear of destruction might make us more cautious, but is peace merely the absence of war?

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The March of Freedom
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8.63
103 votes

#6 - The March of Freedom

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2017

Freeman travels around the world in search of a greater understanding of the concept of freedom. From solitary confinement and forced labor camps, to social taboos and laws that hinder speech and expression, freedom seems to be a constant struggle. As individuals and as entire nations, we are confronted with the question: Will we all ever be truly free?

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