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The Dust Bowl

7.920121 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, in which the frenzied wheat boom of the Great Plow-Up, followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation.

DirectorKen Burns
WriterDayton Duncan
ProducersDayton Duncan·Ken Burns

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PBSPBSPBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelThirteenThirteenWETA+WETA+
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Great Plow Up
Nov 18, 2012 10.0
E2
Reaping the Whirlwind
Nov 19, 2012 10.0

Cast · Directed by Ken Burns

PCPatricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson
Hazel Lucas Shaw
PCPeter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Peter Coyote
CMCarolyn McCormick
Carolyn McCormick
Caroline Henderson

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The Dust Bowl — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Dust Bowl?

The Dust Bowl is streaming on PBS, PBS Documentaries and Thirteen in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Dust Bowl on Netflix?

No, The Dust Bowl is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on PBS and PBS Documentaries.

Is The Dust Bowl on Amazon Prime Video?

The Dust Bowl 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 The Dust Bowl for free?

The Dust Bowl is available on PBS and PBS Documentaries in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Dust Bowl?

The Dust Bowl has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of The Dust Bowl out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Dust Bowl are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Dust Bowl?

No — The Dust Bowl ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.