The Vietnam War (2017)
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Season 1:
Ended on September 28, 2017 -
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"A definitive, multi-perspective journey through America's most polarizing conflict."
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Series Deep Dive:
Season: 1
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Sep 17, 2017 | Déjà Vu (1858–1961) | |
| E2 | Sep 18, 2017 | Riding the Tiger (1961–1963) | |
| E3 | Sep 19, 2017 | The River Styx (January 1964–December 1965) | |
| E4 | Sep 20, 2017 | Resolve (January 1966–June 1967) | |
| E5 | Sep 21, 2017 | This is What We Do (July 1967–December 1967) | |
| E6 | Sep 24, 2017 | Things Fall Apart (January 1968–July 1968) | |
| E7 | Sep 25, 2017 | The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968–May 1969) | |
| E8 | Sep 26, 2017 | The History of the World (April 1969–May 1970) | |
| E9 | Sep 27, 2017 | A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970–March 1973) | |
| E10 | Sep 28, 2017 | The Weight of Memory (March 1973–Onward) |
Production Note - Limited Series
Production Type: Limited Documentary Series
The Vietnam War (2017) is a standalone Limited Documentary Series that concluded its 10-episode run in September 2017. Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, the project represented a monumental decade-long undertaking to chronicle one of the most divisive eras in American history. The production involved digitizing over 100,000 feet of archival film and conducting nearly 100 interviews with veterans and civilians from all sides of the conflict.
The series was designed as a comprehensive historical record rather than an ongoing narrative, providing a definitive look at the geopolitical and human costs of the war. Because the subject matter centers on a specific, finite historical period from the mid-20th century, the storytelling reached its natural conclusion with the fall of Saigon and the long-term reconciliation efforts that followed. Its status as a closed-ended documentary epic ensures that no further installments are planned or necessary to complete the historical arc.
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Technical Details
- Network: PBS
- Seasons: 1
- Years: 2017 - 2017
- Genre: Documentary, History, War
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