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Frontline

Frontline

1983Returning Series45 Seasons848 Episodes7.0TMDB
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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 36 Episodes

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Episode 1: Mosul/Inside Yemen

Oct 18, 2017

The battle to drive ISIS out of Iraq’s second-largest city was brutal and grueling. Shot over the course of the nine-month battle, “Mosul” follows one Iraqi special forces unit as they lead the fight. Also in this two-part hour: “Inside Yemen” offers a rare, up-close look at the country that’s home to what the United Nations recently called the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.

Episode 2: Putin's Revenge (1)

Oct 25, 2017

FRONTLINE tells the inside story of how Vladimir Putin came to see the United States as an enemy — and why he decided to target an American election.

Episode 3: Putin's Revenge (2)

Nov 1, 2017

FRONTLINE tells the inside story of how Vladimir Putin came to see the United States as an enemy — and why he decided to target an American election.

Episode 4: Poor Kids

Nov 22, 2017

In 2012, FRONTLINE spent months following four young children as their families struggled with financial ruin. This documentary revisits the families to see what their lives are like now, offering a powerful, firsthand look at what poverty means to children.

Episode 5: Exodus: The Journey Continues

Jan 23, 2018

The intimate stories of refugees and migrants, caught in Europe’s tightened borders. Amid the ongoing migration crisis, the film — a sequel to the award-winning 2016 documentary, Exodus — follows personal journeys over two years, as countries become less welcoming to those seeking refuge.

Episode 6: The Gang Crackdown

Feb 13, 2018

Some 25 dead bodies have been found on Long Island since 2016, all linked to the violent gang MS-13. Numerous immigrant teens are missing. As law enforcement tries to stop the gang, FRONTLINE goes inside the crackdown — investigating how the slew of gruesome killings led to many immigrant teens being accused of gang affiliation and unlawfully detained.

Episode 9: Weinstein

Mar 2, 2018

FRONTLINE investigates how Harvey Weinstein allegedly sexually harassed and abused dozens of women over four decades. With allegations going back to Weinstein’s early years, the film examines the elaborate ways he and those around him tried to silence his accusers.

Episode 10: Trump's Takeover

Apr 10, 2018

FRONTLINE goes inside President Trump’s high-stakes battle for control of the GOP, examining how he attacked fellow Republicans and used inflammatory rhetoric that rallied his base and further divided the country in his first year as president.

Episode 11: McCain

Apr 17, 2018

Inside John McCain’s complicated relationship with President Donald Trump and his own Republican Party.

Episode 12: Trafficked in America

Apr 24, 2018

FRONTLINE and the Investigative Reporting Program at U.C. Berkeley tell the inside story of Guatemalan teens who were forced to work against their will on an Ohio egg farm in 2014.

Episode 13: Blackout in Puerto Rico

May 1, 2018

FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the humanitarian and economic crisis in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, examining how the federal response, Wall Street and years of neglect have left the island struggling to survive.

Episode 14: Myanmar's Killing Fields

May 8, 2018

Secret footage and eyewitness accounts shine new light on a brutal campaign by the Myanmar military against Rohingya Muslims — an effort that has been described by both the United Nations and the United States as “ethnic cleansing.”

Episode 15: UN Sex Abuse Scandal

Jul 24, 2018

An investigation into sex abuse by United Nations peacekeepers in the world’s conflict zones. Award-winning correspondent Ramita Navai (Iraq Uncovered) traces allegations from Congo to the Central African Republic, with firsthand accounts from survivors, witnesses and officials.

Season 36 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Frontline Season 36 premiere?

Frontline Season 36 premiered on October 18, 2017.

How many episodes are in Frontline Season 36?

Frontline Season 36 has 15 episodes.

What is the first episode of Frontline Season 36?

The season opens with Season 36 Episode 1, "Mosul/Inside Yemen". It aired on October 18, 2017.

Go to Season 36 Episode 1

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