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.
