Frontline

Name: Frontline
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1983-01-17
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Will Lyman

RETURNING45 Seasons857 Episodes★ 6.5

Frontline is a documentary and news series on PBS that premiered in 1983, with 45 seasons and 857 episodes to date. Its most recent episode aired on Oct 20, 2026, and more episodes are on the way.

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NetworkPBS

First AiredJan 17, 1983

Last AiredOct 20, 2026

GenreDocumentary, News

Runtime55 min

Created ByDavid Fanning

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionGBH, FRONTLINE

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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Cast

Will Lyman

Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons & Episodes45 seasons · 857 episodes

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E1Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy

Feb 3, 202655m★ 2.5

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.

E2Crisis in Venezuela

Feb 10, 202655m★ 2.2

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.

E3The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador

Apr 7, 202655m★ 1.9

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.

E4Caught in the Crackdown

Apr 14, 202655m★ 2.0

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.

E5The President vs. the Fed

May 12, 202655m★ 2.5

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.

E6The War Cabinet

May 26, 202685m★ 2.5

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.

E7Baby Brokers

Jun 23, 202655m★ 3.7

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.

E8The Crown Prince & the President

Jun 30, 202685m★ 2.5

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.

E9Scammed

Sep 29, 202684m★ 3.2

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.

E10American Voices 2026

Oct 13, 202683m★ 2.8

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.

E11Haiti Deportation Crisis

Oct 20, 202654m★ 3.2

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.

About Frontline

Frontline is a documentary, news series on PBS. The show first aired on Jan 17, 1983 and currently has 45 seasons and 857 episodes. Frontline is currently airing; its most recent episode aired on Oct 20, 2026. It has a rating of 6.5/10 based on 58 votes. The cast includes Will Lyman. Created by David Fanning.