Jan 2, 2009
The compelling saga of one family's efforts to rebuild their homes, and their lives, in post-Katrina New Orleans.
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 27 Episodes
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Jan 9, 2009
A rich personal and political biography of America's 44th president and what has brought him to this historic moment...
Feb 3, 2009
Correspondent Dave Iverson's personal journey to understand Parkinson's, the disease which has taken such a toll on his family.
Feb 17, 2009
How the economy went so bad, so fast and what Paulson and Bernanke didn't see, couldn't stop and haven't been able to fix.
Mar 24, 2009
How the economy went so bad, so fast and what Paulson and Bernanke didn't see, couldn't stop and haven't been able to fix.
Mar 31, 2009
FRONTLINE travels the country examining the nation's broken health care system and exploring the need for a fundamental overhaul.
Apr 7, 2009
FRONTLINE investigative correspondent Lowell Bergman examines the shadowy world of international bribery.
Apr 21, 2009
Investigating the dangerous new wave of pollutants entering our waterways and drinking water - and who's responsible.
Apr 28, 2009
What happens to the mentally ill when they leave America's prisons? Why do they return at such alarming rates ?
May 12, 2009
Inside the world's first global Ponzi scheme - and how he got away with it for so long...
Jan 31, 2002
Teenagers are often described as erratic, unthoughtful, and rapidly changing human beings. But is there a universal explanation for the stereotype? FRONTLINE reveals new scientific studies that dig deep into the workings of the teenage mind.
Jun 16, 2009
The inside story of one of the most controversial moments in America's financial crisis - and its ongoing drama.
Oct 13, 2009
Can U.S. forces succeed in a land long known as the "graveyard of empires?"
Oct 20, 2009
Long before the economic meltdown, one woman tried to warn about the threat to the financial system...
Oct 27, 2009
Producer Ofra Bikel chronicles the recession's impact on one unlikely neighborhood--New York's Upper East Side..
Nov 17, 2009
The life and death of the woman whose image remains a potent symbol for those who want to keep the Iranian reform movement alive.
Nov 24, 2009
Investigating the massive consumer loan industry and what's ahead for banks and consumers...
Season 27 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Frontline Season 27 premiere?
Frontline Season 27 premiered on January 1, 2009.
How many episodes are in Frontline Season 27?
Frontline Season 27 has 17 episodes.
What is the first episode of Frontline Season 27?
The season opens with Season 27 Episode 1, "The Old Man and the Storm". It aired on January 2, 2009.
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