Crime and Punishment in America
Season 1
S1 · E1
A House of Repentance (Beginnings to 1880) Episode 1
Nov 16, 2026S1 · E2
The Criminal Type (1880-1929) Episode 2
Nov 17, 2026S1 · E3
Public Enemies (1929-1969) Episode 3
Nov 18, 2026S1 · E4
Tough on Crime (1970-Onward) Episode 4
Nov 19, 20264 episodes in Season 1
Some details come from TheTVDB.
The story of criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today, and how Americans have wrestled with the problem of crime, the purpose of punishment and the meaning of justice for more than 250 years.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
1 person
Lynn Novick Director · Sam Pollard Executive producer Ken Burns Executive producer
Type Miniseries · Country United States · Premieres November 16, 2026
Show info
Premieres
November 16, 2026
Next episode
November 16, 2026
Status
Airing
Network
PBS
Country
United States
Type
Miniseries
Original language
English
Production
Skiff Mountain Films
Production
WETA
Production
Florentine Films
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Spoken on screen
English
If you liked Crime and Punishment in America
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.