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1968: The Year That Changed America

5.820181 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

A half century look back at a year marked by the assassinations of MLK and RFK, a contentious presidential election, escalating anti-Vietnam War sentiment and more.

ProducersGary Goetzman·Tom Hanks

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part One: Winter
May 27, 2018
E2
Part Two: Spring
May 27, 2018
E3
Part Three: Summer
May 28, 2018
E4
Part Four: Fall
May 28, 2018

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How many seasons are in 1968: The Year That Changed America?

1968: The Year That Changed America has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

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Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of 1968: The Year That Changed America are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of 1968: The Year That Changed America?

No — 1968: The Year That Changed America ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.