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Philadelphia: The Great Experiment

20121 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

A 14-part documentary series covering the history of Philadelphia, William Penn's great utopian experiment, from founding to today.

DirectorAndrew Ferrett
WriterNathaniel Popkin
ProducerSam Katz

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Tubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Fever (1793-1820)
Apr 6, 2012
E2
In Penn's Shadow (1680-1720)
Sep 4, 2014
E3
Franklin's Spark (1720-1765)
Jan 8, 2015
E4
The Storm (1765-1790)
Apr 2, 2015
E5
Fever (1793-1820)
Apr 6, 2012
E6
Disorder (1820-1854)
Jan 28, 2016
E7
An Equal Chance (1855-1871)
Apr 28, 2016
E8
The Floodgates Open
Apr 3, 2012
E9
World Stage (1872-1899)
Apr 19, 2018
E10
Awakening (1900-1920)
Feb 28, 2019
E11
Corrupt (1920-1940)
Sep 19, 2019
E12
Promise for a Better City (1944-1964)
Jan 24, 2013
E13
The Fight (1965-1978)
Jun 20, 2013
E14
Breakthrough (1978-1994)
Jan 16, 2014

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Philadelphia: The Great Experiment — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Philadelphia: The Great Experiment?

Philadelphia: The Great Experiment is streaming on Tubi TV in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Philadelphia: The Great Experiment on Netflix?

No, Philadelphia: The Great Experiment is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is Philadelphia: The Great Experiment on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Philadelphia: The Great Experiment isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Philadelphia: The Great Experiment for free?

Philadelphia: The Great Experiment is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.

How many seasons are in Philadelphia: The Great Experiment?

Philadelphia: The Great Experiment has 1 season in total (14 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of Philadelphia: The Great Experiment out yet?

Yes — all 14 episodes across 1 season of Philadelphia: The Great Experiment are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Philadelphia: The Great Experiment?

No — Philadelphia: The Great Experiment ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.