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1983
45 Seasons
852 Episodes
EN
Returning Series
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Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

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Season 1

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E1

An Unauthorized History of the NFL

Jan 17, 1983

In its premiere broadcast, Frontline investigates the underbelly of the NFL--the secret connections between professional football and the world of sports gambling and organized crime.

E2

88 Seconds in Greensboro

Jan 24, 1983

On the morning of November 3,1979, five civil rights demonstrators were killed by a group of Klan and Nazi Party members in Greensboro, North Carolina. Correspondent James Reston, Jr.,investigates the role of a police informant who was with the group when the attack was planned and when it was carried out.

E3

In the Shadow of the Capitol

Jan 31, 1983

Frontline correspondent Charles Cobb journeys to a Washington, DC that tourists rarely see. The nation's capital, seventy-five percent black, faces widespread poverty, yet it is run by some of the civil-rights movement's most effective and militant organizers, including Mayor Marion Barry.

E4

A Chinese Affair

Feb 7, 1983

For thirty-four years, those who fled to Taiwan in the wake of the Communist victory have had only their memories and fantasies of mainland China. Now they want to know much more, and a political struggle is underway to determine how Taiwan will relate to the mainland.

E5

God's Banker

Feb 14, 1983

In 1982,a man was discovered hanging from a bridge over the Thames River in London. He was Roberto Calvi, head of Italy's largest bank and chief advisor to the Vatican's bank. Reporter Jeremy Paxman investigates Calvi's links with the Vatican and with P-2, a secret Italian society, and questions whether his death was really a suicide.

E6

Pentagon, Inc.

Feb 21, 1983

Frontline investigates the power of the Pentagon as a business and economic force in the domestic economy. Politicians find themselves chasing Pentagon dollars for the jobs those dollars create in their districts; scientists and universities find themselves dependent on the military if they want to do research in many high-tech areas.

E7

Gunfight USA

Feb 28, 1983

Frontline looks beyond the cliches and stereotypes in the debate over gun control. Visiting prison inmates, victims of gun crime, and the sharpest minds on both sides, Frontline explores the underlying fears that make gun control such an emotional issue.

E8

Children of Pride

Mar 7, 1983

Kojo Odo, a 42 year-old single black man, took in his first child a decade ago-a 7 year old boy with his arm missing. No one wanted the youngster. Each of Odo's 21 children came to him with a physical or mental handicap. Frontline looks at the daily life of this remarkable family and Odo's battle to keep the family together.

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About Frontline

Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change. Across 45 seasons and 852 episodes, originally airing on PBS, with status "Returning Series".

Frontline Cast and Characters

The cast features Will Lyman (as Self - Narrator (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Frontline has built such a passionate audience.

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Is Frontline good? What's the rating?

Frontline holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 56 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Frontline?

The main cast includes Will Lyman.

Is Frontline available in English?

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When was Frontline released?

Frontline first aired in 1983.

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Frontline currently has 45 seasons and a total of 852 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Frontline about?

Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change. It belongs to the Documentary, News genres.

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Frontline was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Frontline first released?

Frontline first premiered on January 17, 1983 (1983). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.

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