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This American Life

8.720072 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesDocumentary

The Peabody Award-winning public radio series that combines journalism with opinion, fiction and biography becomes this highly anticipated TV series hosted by Ira Glass.

WritersIra Glass·Nancy Updike
ProducersIra Glass·Christine Vachon

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Escape
May 4, 2008
E2
Two Wars
May 11, 2008
E3
Going Down in History
May 18, 2008
E4
Underdogs
May 25, 2008
E5
Every Marriage Is a Courtroom
Jun 1, 2008
E6
John Smith
Jun 8, 2008
E7
No Respect
May 28, 2009

Cast

IGIra Glass
Ira Glass
Himself - Host

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This American Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This American Life?

This American Life isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is This American Life on Netflix?

No, This American Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is This American Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, This American Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch This American Life for free?

This American Life isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in This American Life?

This American Life has 2 seasons in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 2009.

Are all episodes of This American Life out yet?

Yes — all 13 episodes across 2 seasons of This American Life are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of This American Life?

No — This American Life ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.