The 2000s

S1 · E1 — The Platinum Age of Television

Season 1 · 7 episodesThe 2000s
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The Platinum Age of TelevisionE1 · 84 min

This episode explores the creative renaissance in television as audiences enjoyed groundbreaking shows such as The Sopranos, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Lost, Survivor, American Idol, Glee and The Office.

Mission AccomplishedE2 · 42 min

This episode explores how George W. Bush faced the attacks of September 11th and launched a global war on terror.

QuagmireE3 · 42 min

This episode explores President Bush’s desire to end insurgency in Ira while seeking re-election. In his second term, he must respond to Hurricane Katrina, a burgeoning financial meltdown and his own plummeting poll numbers.

The i DecadeE4 · 42 min

This episode explores the rise of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google.

The Financial CrisisE5 · 42 min

This episode explores the financial crisis that threatened the global economy.

Yes We CanE6 · 42 min

This episode explores Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and the 2008 presidential election.

I Want My MP3E7 · 42 min

This episode explores how new technologies like Napster disrupted the music industry.

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Mission Accomplished

This episode explores how George W. Bush faced the attacks of September 11th and launched a global war on terror.

Continue the story

Episodes

Now playing
The Platinum Age of TelevisionE1 · 84 min

This episode explores the creative renaissance in television as audiences enjoyed groundbreaking shows such as The Sopranos, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Lost, Survivor, American Idol, Glee and The Office.

Mission AccomplishedE2 · 42 min

This episode explores how George W. Bush faced the attacks of September 11th and launched a global war on terror.

QuagmireE3 · 42 min

This episode explores President Bush’s desire to end insurgency in Ira while seeking re-election. In his second term, he must respond to Hurricane Katrina, a burgeoning financial meltdown and his own plummeting poll numbers.

The i DecadeE4 · 42 min

This episode explores the rise of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google.

The Financial CrisisE5 · 42 min

This episode explores the financial crisis that threatened the global economy.

Yes We CanE6 · 42 min

This episode explores Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and the 2008 presidential election.

I Want My MP3E7 · 42 min

This episode explores how new technologies like Napster disrupted the music industry.