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The Great American Read

4.020181 seasonTV-PGTV SeriesDocumentary

A journey through America that introduces our list of the 100 best-loved books and explores the many ways in which these novels affect, reflect and connect us all.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Launch Special
May 22, 2018
E2
Fall Kick-off
Sep 11, 2018
E3
Who Am I?
Sep 18, 2018
E4
Heroes
Sep 25, 2018
E5
Villains & Monsters
Oct 2, 2018
E6
What We Do for Love
Oct 9, 2018
E7
Other Worlds
Oct 16, 2018
E8
Grand Finale
Oct 23, 2018

Cast

MVMeredith Vieira
Meredith Vieira
Self - Host

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The Great American Read — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Great American Read?

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

Is The Great American Read on Netflix?

No, The Great American Read is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Thirteen.

Is The Great American Read on Amazon Prime Video?

The Great American Read 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 Great American Read for free?

The Great American Read is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in The Great American Read?

The Great American Read has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of The Great American Read out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of The Great American Read are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Great American Read?

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