Sep 11, 1990
Frontline
Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.
Created by: David Fanning
Season 9 Episodes
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Sep 18, 1990
Sep 19, 1990
Sep 20, 1990
Sep 21, 1990
Oct 2, 1990
Oct 16, 1990
Oct 23, 1990
Oct 30, 1990
Three million Americans are thought to be schizophrenic. As medical science searches to find its cause, society struggles to understand a crippling disease that has shattered families and left tens of thousands on the nation’s streets.
Nov 6, 1990
Lottery fever is spreading. Twenty-nine states now raise $20 billion a year in revenues. Frontline correspondent James Reston, Jr., goes behind the scenes of state lotteries to look at the promoters selling them, the people buying the tickets, and to ask the question, ‘Who really wins and who loses?’
Nov 20, 1990
Nov 27, 1990
Dec 11, 1990
Dec 18, 1990
Jan 15, 1991
Feb 5, 1991
Feb 12, 1991
Feb 19, 1991
Feb 26, 1991
Apr 2, 1991
Apr 9, 1991
Apr 16, 1991
Apr 30, 1991
May 7, 1991
May 14, 1991
May 21, 1991
Jun 11, 1991
Jul 15, 1991
Season 9 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Frontline Season 9 premiere?
Frontline Season 9 premiered on September 11, 1990.
How many episodes are in Frontline Season 9?
Frontline Season 9 has 28 episodes.
What is the first episode of Frontline Season 9?
The season opens with Season 9 Episode 1, "The Arming of Iraq: Frontline Special". It aired on September 11, 1990.
Go to Season 9 Episode 1