Our America with Lisa Ling

Season 5

TV-14

Lisa Ling takes viewers along for an in-depth look at some of the most controversial and thought-provoking issues in the United States today, including religious movements, sex offenders, drug addiction and online brides. In each episode, Lisa immerses herself into the lives of the people she meets, offering compelling accounts of varied experiences and providing insight into some of our nation's most contentious issues. In sharing these stories, Lisa challenges viewers to understand different perspectives and even question what they themselves have always known to be true.

Where to Watch Season 5

10 Episodes

Fighting Satan
E1
Fighting SatanOver 70% of Americans believe the devil is alive and well, and there's a growing movement in churches to fight him head on. Lisa Ling visits ministries that practice deliverance: calling upon the power of Christ to cast out demons from tortured souls.
Transgender Lives: 3 Years Later
E2
Transgender Lives: 3 Years LaterThree years ago, Lisa Ling explored the very private worlds of four different transgender people across America. Now she revisits each of them on their journeys of transformation—from the sex they were born, to the one they feel they really are.
The ADHD Explosion
E3
The ADHD ExplosionLisa Ling explores ADHD, one of the most disputed and misunderstood medical conditions today. In addition to joining three families in their journeys of diagnosis and treatment, she finally has the courage to ask: Could she have it, too?
Criminal Informants
E4
Criminal InformantsLisa explores the world of criminal informants, untrained civilians who perform undercover operations for law enforcement. By targeting the vulnerable, are police coercing citizens into risking their lives despite uncertain and often deadly circumstances?
Black America's Silent Epidemic
E5
Black America's Silent EpidemicLisa explores the social and economical forces behind HIV.
Children of the System
E6
Children of the SystemLisa examines the procedures that follow when a child is removed from their family.
Under the Gun
E7
Under the GunLing meets activists that are determined to end gun violence in Philadelphia.
Labeled for Life: 18 Months Later
E8
Labeled for Life: 18 Months LaterLing revisits a man who is paroled after being labeled a sex offender.
Teen Mom Nation: 2 Years Later
E9
Teen Mom Nation: 2 Years LaterLisa provides an update on teen moms from season two.
The Missing
E10
The MissingIn the series finale, Lisa Ling visits those with missing loved ones.