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Prohibition

7.920111 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentary

The history of the rise, rule and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the entire era it encompassed (1920-33). After nearly a century of activism, Prohibition was intended to improve the lives of all…

ProducersKen Burns·Lynn Novick

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Nation of Drunkards
Oct 2, 2011 8.0
E2
A Nation of Scofflaws
Oct 3, 2011 8.0
E3
A Nation of Hypocrites
Oct 4, 2011 8.0

Cast

Peter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Self - Narrator (voice)
Daniel Okrent
Daniel Okrent
Self - Author
Pete Hamill
Pete Hamill
Self - Historian
Noah Feldman
Noah Feldman
Self - Legal Scholar
Adam Arkin
Adam Arkin
Reader (voice)
Philip Bosco
Philip Bosco
Reader (voice)
Patricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson
Reader / Carrie Nation (voice)
Kevin Conway
Kevin Conway
Reader (voice)
Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner
Reader (voice)
Paul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Reader / George Remus (voice)
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Reader / Roy Olmstead (voice)
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
Reader (voice)

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Prohibition — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prohibition?

Prohibition is streaming on PBS, HISTORY Vault and PBS Documentaries in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Prohibition on Netflix?

No, Prohibition is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on PBS and HISTORY Vault.

Is Prohibition on Amazon Prime Video?

Prohibition 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 Prohibition for free?

Prohibition is available on PBS and HISTORY Vault in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Prohibition?

Prohibition has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of Prohibition out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Prohibition are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Prohibition?

No — Prohibition ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.