How many seasons does Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose have?

Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose has 1 season and 5 episodes.

Is Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose renewed or canceled?

Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose is currently returning. A premiere date has not been announced yet.

Where can I watch Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose?

Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose is available on CNN. You can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose

Name: Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-05-30
Cast: Craig Ferguson

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NetworkCNN

First AiredMay 30, 2026

Last AiredJun 27, 2026

GenreDocumentary

Craig Ferguson travel coast-to-coast to explore the defining ideas, and contradictions, at the heart of the United States. Guided by his distinct humor and point of view, Ferguson examines the country's founding ideals while reflecting on his own experience becoming an American citizen. Along the way, he visits iconic locations and unexpected corners of the country and encounters a wide range of voices from comedians and entrepreneurs to historians and everyday Americans.

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Seasons & Episodes1 season · 5 episodes

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E1Becoming American

May 30, 202643m

Since boyhood in Scotland, Craig dreamed of becoming American; two decades after becoming a citizen, he meets with fellow immigrants and naturalized citizens KT Tunstall and Salman Rushdie to explore how dreams like theirs shape our nation.

E2Capitalism

Jun 6, 202643m

Craig explores our capitalist system as he ventures into the economic wilderness to launch his own business, asking if it drives the American dream today; actor Tiffany Haddish, entrepreneur Daymond John and influencer Vivian Tu weigh in.

E3The First Amendment

Jun 13, 202643m

As a comedian and an American, Craig defends the first amendment every day; he speaks with a comic, a cartoonist, two Founding Fathers and a free-speech absolutist to explore the intent, limits and threats to this sacred freedom.

E4Individualism

Jun 20, 202643m

America celebrates itself as the birthplace of the individual, the rugged pioneer, the lone wolf; from Jay Leno's garage to the Everglades, Craig explores how this idea shapes our nation and asks if we are truly a country of individuals.

E5Patriotism

Jun 27, 202643m

Craig speaks with fellow Americans, including Jason Biggs and a veteran who stormed Omaha Beach in Normandy, to unpack how we express patriotism; he discusses what it means and who gets to claim it.

About Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose

Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose is a documentary series on CNN. The show first aired on May 30, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 5 episodes. Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The cast includes Craig Ferguson.