Frontline

Season 27

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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.

Where to Watch Season 27

17 Episodes

The Old Man and the Storm
E1
The Old Man and the StormThe compelling saga of one family's efforts to rebuild their homes, and their lives, in post-Katrina New Orleans.
Dreams of Obama
E2
Dreams of ObamaA rich personal and political biography of America's 44th president and what has brought him to this historic moment...
My Father, My Brother, and Me
E3
My Father, My Brother, and MeCorrespondent Dave Iverson's personal journey to understand Parkinson's, the disease which has taken such a toll on his family.
Inside the Meltdown
E4
Inside the MeltdownHow the economy went so bad, so fast and what Paulson and Bernanke didn't see, couldn't stop and haven't been able to fix.
Ten Trillion and Counting
E5
Ten Trillion and CountingHow the economy went so bad, so fast and what Paulson and Bernanke didn't see, couldn't stop and haven't been able to fix.
Sick Around America
E6
Sick Around AmericaFRONTLINE travels the country examining the nation's broken health care system and exploring the need for a fundamental overhaul.
Black Money
E7
Black MoneyFRONTLINE investigative correspondent Lowell Bergman examines the shadowy world of international bribery.
Poisoned Waters
E8
Poisoned WatersInvestigating the dangerous new wave of pollutants entering our waterways and drinking water - and who's responsible.
The Released
E9
The ReleasedWhat happens to the mentally ill when they leave America's prisons? Why do they return at such alarming rates ?
The Madoff Affair
E10
The Madoff AffairInside the world's first global Ponzi scheme - and how he got away with it for so long...
Inside the Teenage Brain
E11
Inside the Teenage BrainTeenagers are often described as erratic, unthoughtful, and rapidly changing human beings. But is there a universal explanation for the stereotype? FRONTLINE reveals new scientific studies that dig deep into the workings of the teenage mind.
Breaking the Bank
E12
Breaking the BankThe inside story of one of the most controversial moments in America's financial crisis - and its ongoing drama.
Obama's War
E13
Obama's WarCan U.S. forces succeed in a land long known as the "graveyard of empires?"
The Warning
E14
The WarningLong before the economic meltdown, one woman tried to warn about the threat to the financial system...
Close to Home
E15
Close to HomeProducer Ofra Bikel chronicles the recession's impact on one unlikely neighborhood--New York's Upper East Side..
A Death in Tehran
E16
A Death in TehranThe life and death of the woman whose image remains a potent symbol for those who want to keep the Iranian reform movement alive.
The Card Game
E17
The Card GameInvestigating the massive consumer loan industry and what's ahead for banks and consumers...