Ken Burns The American Revolution Release Date — Full Details for U.S. Viewers

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Ken Burns The American Revolution Release Date
Ken Burns The American Revolution Release Date

The “Ken Burns The American Revolution release date” is officially Sunday, November 16, 2025, when the six-part documentary series by Ken Burns premieres on PBS in the United States. The full series will then roll out nightly through Friday, November 21, 2025.

Release Schedule & Viewing Info

  • The series runs six episodes, totaling about twelve hours of content.
  • Episode titles and air-dates: EpisodeTitleAir Date1In Order to Be FreeNov 16, 20252An Asylum for MankindNov 17, 20253The Times That Try Men’s SoulsNov 18, 20254Conquer by a Drawn GameNov 19, 20255The Soul of All AmericaNov 20, 20256The Most Sacred ThingNov 21, 2025
  • In addition to broadcast on PBS, the series will be available to stream on PBS.org and via the PBS mobile and smart-TV apps starting the premiere date.
  • Depending on your local time zone, check local listings; many stations list a 7 p.m. Central / 8 p.m. Eastern start.

Why This Release Date Matters
The timing of the release is strategic: it arrives just ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States (American independence declared in 1776, celebrated 2026). By premiering in November 2025, the series gives schools, viewers, and public-media outlets access ahead of many anniversary-commemorations.
Ken Burns and his co-directors emphasise that the topics covered go beyond conventional narrative — they include lesser-heard voices, global and civil-war dimensions of the period, and long-term impact of the revolution.

What Viewers Should Know

  • For U.S. audiences, set your DVR or calendar: November 16 is the first date.
  • Streaming access from day one makes it available to cord-cutters and mobile watchers.
  • If you’re teaching or hosting a discussion, the six-night consecutive schedule makes it useful as a week-long event.
  • The series is expansive in scope (six parts, 12 hours) so plan viewing accordingly.

Final Notes
If you’ve been wondering about the “Ken Burns The American Revolution release date” — now you have the full date, schedule, and viewing options for U.S. audiences. Feel free to share this with others preparing to watch or host viewings.