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The Great Depression

10.019931 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

A 7-part series telling dramatic and diverse stories of struggle and survival during the worst economic crisis in U.S. history. From the producers of Eyes on the Prize, this series was met with critical acclaim and won both an Emmy Award for writing and a duPont-Columbia Award.

WriterSteve Fayer
ProducersHenry Hampton·Terry Kay Rockefeller

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Job at Ford's
Oct 25, 1993
E2
The Road to Rock Bottom
Oct 25, 1993
E3
New Deal, New York
Nov 1, 1993
E4
We Have a Plan
Nov 1, 1993
E5
Mean Things Happening
Nov 8, 1993
E6
To Be Somebody
Nov 8, 1993
E7
Arsenal of Democracy
Nov 15, 1993

Cast

JMJoe Morton
Joe Morton
Self - Narrator (voice)

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The Great Depression — streaming FAQ

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Is The Great Depression on Netflix?

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Where can I watch The Great Depression for free?

The Great Depression isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Great Depression?

The Great Depression has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 1993.

Are all episodes of The Great Depression out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of The Great Depression are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Great Depression?

No — The Great Depression ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.