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Reconstruction: America After the Civil War

7.020191 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Explore the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction, and revolutionary social change. The twelve years that composed the post-war…

DirectorJulia Marchesi
ProducersHenry Louis Gates, Jr.·Dyllan McGee

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PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelPBS Documentaries Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1, Hour 1
Apr 9, 2019
E2
Part 1, Hour 2
Apr 9, 2019
E3
Part 2, Hour 1
Apr 16, 2019
E4
Part 2, Hour 2
Apr 16, 2019

Cast · Directed by Julia Marchesi

HJHenry Louis Gates, Jr.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self - Host

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Reconstruction: America After the Civil War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War is streaming on 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 Reconstruction: America After the Civil War on Netflix?

No, Reconstruction: America After the Civil War is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.

Is Reconstruction: America After the Civil War on Amazon Prime Video?

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Reconstruction: America After the Civil War is available on PBS Documentaries in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of Reconstruction: America After the Civil War out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Reconstruction: America After the Civil War are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?

No — Reconstruction: America After the Civil War ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.