WGBH Program: Frontline

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Award-winning journalism

Over 27 seasons, Frontline has been honored with every major award in broadcast journalism. In September 2009, the series added two more Emmy Awards — for Bush's War and The War Briefing — to its list of accolades, which includes:
> 41 Emmy Awards
> 24 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Journalism Awards (including three Gold Batons)
> 13 Peabody Awards
> 11 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards
> 8 Television Critics Association Awards
> 7 Banff Television Festival Awards
> 2 Edward R. Murrow Awards

Did you know?

In 1995, Frontline pioneered one of the earliest websites for broadcast television; pbs.org/frontline remains one of PBS's most popular general-audience sites to this day.

Schedule

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Tuesday Feb 9 at 9:00 PM
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Tuesday Feb 9 at 10:00 PM
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Wednesday Feb 10 at 1:00 AM
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Wednesday Feb 10 at 2:00 AM
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Wednesday Feb 10 at 3:00 AM
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Wednesday Feb 10 at 10:00 AM
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Overview Episodes

Frontline

From foreign affairs to family matters, social issues to criminal justice, politics to the press, WGBH's Frontline goes beyond the superficial sound bite of the television newsmagazine to offer in-depth, intelligent, and thought-provoking stories and investigative reports. At the heart of Frontline's commitment to its viewers is credible, thoughtful reporting combined with powerful narrative — a good story well told.

More Frontline episodes:

The Card Game
As credit card companies face rising public anger and new regulation from Washington, Frontline examines the future of the massive consumer loan industry and its impact on a fragile national economy.

A Death in Tehran
Frontline investigates the life and death of Neda Agha Soltan, who was shot on the streets of Tehran following Iran’s controversial presidential election this summer.

Close to Home
Producer Ofra Bikel chronicles how the middle class is faring in this recession through the stories of people she has come to know at a New York City hair salon.

The Warning
Long before the economic meltdown, one woman tried to warn about the threat to the financial system.

Obama's War
Can US-led forces succeed in Afghanistan — a land long known as "the graveyard of empires"?

Breaking the Bank
The inside story of one of the most controversial moments in America's financial crisis — and its ongoing drama

Watch more Frontline episodes online >

Frontline for educators

Visit the Frontline Teacher Center for a collection of lesson plans and activities to accompany Frontline documentaries in the classroom.

A treasure trove for K–12 teachers, Teachers' Domain offers more than 1,000 free, classroom-ready media resources from the best in public television. Register for free access, and you'll find easy-to-use resources — including audio, video, lesson plans, and interactive activities — from Frontline and other programs.

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Marge 08.23
Loved the portion of the show that I saw today. When can I view program again in its entirety?

Close to Home

The recession in New York's Upper East Side is explored.

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The Warning

In the devastating aftermath of the economic meltdown, Frontline sifts the ashes for clues about why it happened and examines critical moments when it might have gone much differently.

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