The Civil War
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- War & Politics
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
The Civil War is a landmark PBS documentary series narrated by Ken Burns that examines the American Civil War from the Confederacy's secession through Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Originally released in 1990, this critically acclaimed series remains the definitive visual history of the conflict, combining archival photographs, letters, and expert analysis to bring the era to life.
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David McCulloughNarrator (voice)
Sam WaterstonAbraham Lincoln (voice)
Julie HarrisMary Chestnut (voice)
Jason RobardsUlysses S. Grant (voice)
Morgan FreemanFrederick Douglass / John Boston (voice)
Paul RoeblingJoshua Chamberlain (voice)
Garrison KeillorWalt Whitman (voice)- George BlackRobert E. Lee (voice)
Arthur MillerWilliam Tecumseh Sherman (voice)
Christopher MurneyElisha Hunt Rhodes (voice)- Charles McDowellSamuel R. Watkins (voice)
Horton FooteJefferson Davis (voice)
George PlimptonGeorge Templeton Strong (voice)
Philip BoscoHorace Greeley (voice)- Terry CourierGeorge B. McClellan (voice)
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Cause: 1861 | 1990-09-23 | 100m | 6.2 |
| 02 | A Very Bloody Affair: 1862 | 1990-09-24 | 69m | 5.9 |
| 03 | Forever Free: 1862 | 1990-09-24 | 77m | 6.5 |
| 04 | Simply Murder: 1863 | 1990-09-25 | 63m | 6.5 |
| 05 | The Universe of Battle: 1863 | 1990-09-25 | 97m | 6.5 |
| 06 | Valley of the Shadow of Death: 1864 | 1990-09-26 | 71m | 6.5 |
| 07 | Most Hallowed Ground: 1864 | 1990-09-26 | 73m | 6.5 |
| 08 | War Is All Hell: 1865 | 1990-09-27 | 70m | 6.7 |
| 09 | The Better Angels of Our Nature: 1865 | 1990-09-27 | 70m | 6.5 |
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Is The Civil War renewed or cancelled?
The Civil War has ended — it concluded its planned run.
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When did The Civil War premiere?
The Civil War premiered on PBS on September 23, 1990.
How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 11 episodes total, each examining different aspects of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865.
Where can I watch The Civil War?
The Civil War is available on PBS and various streaming platforms that carry PBS content, including PBS.org with authentication.
Is the series still being updated or are there new seasons?
No, The Civil War ended in 1990 and is a complete series with no additional seasons produced.
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