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Prohibition

7.820111 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentary

The history of the rise, rule and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the entire era it encompassed (1920-33). After nearly a century of activism, Prohibition was intended to improve the lives of all…

ProducersKen Burns·Lynn Novick

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Nation of Drunkards
Oct 2, 2011 8.0
E2
A Nation of Scofflaws
Oct 3, 2011 8.0
E3
A Nation of Hypocrites
Oct 4, 2011 8.0

Cast

PCPeter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Self - Narrator (voice)
DODaniel Okrent
Daniel Okrent
Self - Author
PHPete Hamill
Pete Hamill
Self - Historian
NFNoah Feldman
Noah Feldman
Self - Legal Scholar
AAAdam Arkin
Adam Arkin
Reader (voice)
PBPhilip Bosco
Philip Bosco
Reader (voice)
PCPatricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson
Reader / Carrie Nation (voice)
KCKevin Conway
Kevin Conway
Reader (voice)
BDBlythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Reader (voice)
PGPaul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Reader / George Remus (voice)
THTom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Reader / Roy Olmstead (voice)
JIJeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
Reader (voice)

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Prohibition — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prohibition?

Prohibition is streaming on PBS Documentaries in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Prohibition on Netflix?

No, Prohibition is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

Is Prohibition on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Prohibition isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on PBS Documentaries instead.

Where can I watch Prohibition for free?

Prohibition is available on PBS Documentaries in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Prohibition?

Prohibition has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of Prohibition out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Prohibition are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Prohibition?

No — Prohibition ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.