• Air date: 20 Sep '24 17 episodes
      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.
  • List of Episodes (17)
    • 1. Trump's Comeback

      21 Jan '25
      FRONTLINE traces Donald Trump's return to the presidency, overcoming unprecedented obstacles and opposition. With insider interviews, the documentary examines defining moments over his life and career, his 2020 election loss, felony convictions and his historic comeback.
    • 2. Battle for Tibet

      18 Feb '25
      Investigating China's rule over Tibet, how the Communist regime controls Tibet's Buddhist population and the battle over the succession of its spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
    • 3. The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram

      25 Mar '25
      FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate how an online network known as Terrorgram spread extremism and violence. The documentary traces the rise of a global community of white supremacists and the anonymous, loosely moderated platforms used to spread hate and promote terror attacks.
    • 4. Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages

      22 Apr '25
      A look inside Alaska Native villages fighting for survival against climate change. With the Howard Center at ASU, FRONTLINE examines why communities are relocating and why they're struggling to preserve their traditions.
    • 5. Antidote

      06 May '25
      An award-winning film that exposes the cost of opposing Vladimir Putin. FRONTLINE presents the stories of an investigative journalist and a political activist putting their lives on the line standing up to the Kremlin and the consequences.
    • 6. Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning

      20 May '25
      A look into how Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America's lack of preparedness, and how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms.
    • 7. Syria's Detainee Files

      10 Jun '25
      FRONTLINE investigates the Assad regime’s arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war. Former prisoners, guards, soldiers and intelligence officials shed new light on atrocities carried out during Bashar al-Assad’s reign.
    • 8. Syria After Assad

      01 Jul '25
      FRONTLINE examines Syria’s uncertain future under jihadist-turned-statesman Ahmad al-Sharaa. After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, correspondent Martin Smith travels the country tracing al-Sharaa’s rise to power and the emerging threats to the country’s stability.
    • 9. Trump's Power & The Rule of Law

      15 Jul '25
      The high stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power; insight from Trump allies, opponents and experts on how he tests the extent of his power, the legal pushback and impact on the rule of law.
    • 10. Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran

      29 Jul '25
      FRONTLINE examines how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran — and the role of the United States. From filmmakers James Jacoby and Anya Bourg, the documentary traces Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long campaign to defeat Iran, the conflict with the Palestinians, and Netanyahu's difficult relations with the U.S. over peace and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
    • 11. Born Poor

      07 Oct '25
      An indelible look at the realities of growing up poor in America. Filmed over 14 years with kids from three families, from adolescents to adults with kids of their own, navigating an economy with more obstacles than opportunities.
    • 12. The Rise of RFK Jr.

      21 Oct '25
      The dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. How the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health.
    • 13. The Rise of Germany's New Right

      04 Nov '25
      How far-right leaders in Germany have risen to the brink of power, the reasons behind the surge and the roles of Russia and the U.S.
    • 14. Drug War in Ecuador

      11 Nov '25
      A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire.
    • 15. 2,000 Meters to Andriivka

      25 Nov '25
    • 16. The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador

      09 Dec '25
    • 17. Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question

      16 Dec '25