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I Was There

10.020221 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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PhiloPhiloHISTORY Vault Apple TV ChannelHISTORY Vault Apple TV ChannelHISTORY Vault Amazon ChannelHISTORY Vault Amazon ChannelHistoryHistory
Availability shown for United States · 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

Theo E.J. Wilson
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 is streaming on Philo, HISTORY Vault and History in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is I Was There on Netflix?

No, I Was There is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo and HISTORY Vault.

Is I Was There on Amazon Prime Video?

I Was There isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch I Was There for free?

I Was There is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.

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.