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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.

WritersNancy Updike·Ira Glass
ProducersIra Glass·Christine Vachon

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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

Ira Glass
Ira Glass
Himself - Host

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This American Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This American Life?

This American Life is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This American Life on Netflix?

No, This American Life is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium.

Is This American Life on Amazon Prime Video?

This American Life 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 This American Life for free?

This American Life is available on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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.