The WORST episodes of Turning Point: The Vietnam War

Every episode of Turning Point: The Vietnam War ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Turning Point: The Vietnam War!

This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.

Last Updated: 1/30/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

7.17

60 votes

#1 - America Goes To War

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2025

As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.

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7.47

47 votes

#2 - Civil War

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/30/2025

Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.

7.50

42 votes

#3 - Life Is Cheap

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/30/2025

The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.

7.55

40 votes

#4 - Why Are We Even Here?

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2025

As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.

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7.68

38 votes

#5 - The End of the Road

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/2025

"In the end, the human toll is enormous." The legacy of the war extends far beyond the fall of Saigon. History repeats itself in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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