Frontline

Frontline

  • 1983
  • 45 Seasons
  • 857 Episodes
  •  6.5  (58)
  •   Returning Series

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.

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Haiti Deportation Crisis
11. Haiti Deportation Crisis
October 20, 2026
The Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians who had fled violence and upheaval, saying that Haiti was now safe enough for them to return home. What is the reality in Haiti? The documentary offers a rare, up-close look at the impact of gang violence, the efforts to combat it, and the rising fears among Haitians in the U.S. of being deported.
American Voices 2026
10. American Voices 2026
October 13, 2026
With midterm elections less than a month away, what do Americans think about where the country has been and where it is heading? Watch the prologue for “American Voices 2026,” the latest installment of FRONTLINE’s documentary project chronicling the views and experiences of U.S. voters from 2020 through the present.
Scammed
9. Scammed
September 29, 2026
FRONTLINE and The Associated Press investigate how online scams steal billions of dollars and ruin victims’ lives. The documentary traces the rise of a global criminal industry, the people and technology enabling it, and the efforts to shut it down.
The Crown Prince & the President
8. The Crown Prince & the President
June 30, 2026
FRONTLINE examines the alliance between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Donald Trump. Based on more than 100 interviews done by correspondent Martin Smith, the documentary examines the forces binding the two men and their countries together, and what each stands to gain — from ambitions for a new Middle East, to arms deals, investments and personal profit.
Baby Brokers
7. Baby Brokers
June 23, 2026
Have lax laws left the for-profit adoption industry ripe for misconduct? FRONTLINE and Retro Report investigate how so-called baby brokers have targeted pregnant women and families looking to adopt, and an epicenter of the problem in Utah.
The War Cabinet
6. The War Cabinet
May 26, 2026
The key players behind President Trump’s expansive use of the U.S. military. From clashes with allies, to taking out foreign leaders, to waging war in the Middle East, examining the inner circle of advisors and officials trying to project U.S. power.
The President vs. the Fed
5. The President vs. the Fed
May 12, 2026
President Trump's unprecedented challenges to the Federal Reserve and what it means for the economy; tracing the battle between Trump and the Fed as the central bank steers the economy through an increasingly precarious moment.
Caught in the Crackdown
4. Caught in the Crackdown
April 14, 2026
FRONTLINE and ProPublica trace the violence, protests and arrests stemming from federal immigration sweeps across the United States. The documentary examines the tactics, legal cases and impact — from Los Angeles to Chicago to Minneapolis.
The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador
3. The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador
April 07, 2026
An examination of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s deal with President Trump to imprison U.S. deportees, and what each leader stood to gain. FRONTLINE and the Salvadoran news outlet El Faro, now operating in exile, investigate Bukele’s tangled history with the gangs the U.S. says it is fighting.
Crisis in Venezuela
2. Crisis in Venezuela
February 10, 2026
What’s next for Venezuela after the dramatic fall of Nicolás Maduro? In a documentary from the filmmakers behind "A Dangerous Assignment," FRONTLINE and The Associated Press investigate the legacy of corruption in Venezuela, the challenges to democracy, the conflict with the U.S., and the fight over who will control the oil-rich country.
Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy
1. Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy
February 03, 2026
How did PFAS, the forever chemicals once used in popular stain-resistant carpets, end up in the water and environment in parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina? FRONTLINE, The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Post and Courier and AL.com investigate what happened and the ongoing health impacts.
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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.
  • Premiere Date
    January 17, 1983
  • Rating
    6.5  (58)