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I Was There

8.020221 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDocumentary

An immersive trip back in time, placing host Theo Wilson—the grandson of a Tuskegee Airman with a passion for history—at the center of some of the world’s most impactful events, to deconstruct how they truly unfolded.

ProducerEli Lehrer

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Hindenburg Disaster
Feb 20, 2022 10.0
E2
Johnstown: America's Deadliest Flood
Feb 21, 2022 10.0
E3
Chernobyl Disaster
Feb 28, 2022 9.0
E4
Salem Witch Trials
Mar 7, 2022 10.0
E5
The Death of Jesse James
Mar 14, 2022 10.0
E6
Killer in the White City
Mar 21, 2022 10.0
E7
Lincoln's Assassination
Mar 28, 2022 10.0
E8
Challenger Disaster
Apr 11, 2022 10.0
E9
Bloody Sunday
Apr 18, 2022 10.0
E10
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Apr 25, 2022 10.0
E11
Oklahoma City Bombing
May 2, 2022 10.0
E12
Battle of Stalingad
May 9, 2022 10.0

Cast

TW
Theo E.J. Wilson
Self - Host

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I Was There — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Was There?

I Was There isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fetch TV. It's not on Netflix.

Is I Was There on Netflix?

No, I Was There is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fetch TV.

Is I Was There on Amazon Prime Video?

No, I Was There isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch I Was There for free?

I Was There isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fetch TV.

How many seasons are in I Was There?

I Was There has 1 season in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of I Was There out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 1 season of I Was There are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of I Was There?

No — I Was There ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.