Season 1

America's War on Poverty

In the midst of unprecedented national prosperity in the 1960s, poverty was "rediscovered" by American policy makers, media and the public. This series examines how the poor fared during these years and the resultant evolution of foundation and public sector programs addressing the challenges of poverty.

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  • TheTVDB.com Season ID 2215792
  • Created November 10, 2025
  • Modified November 10, 2025
When available, episode names will be translated into your preferred language. Otherwise they will be shown using the series' origin language.
Name First Aired Runtime Image
S01E01 In This Affluent Society
January 16, 1995
PBS
51
S01E02 Given a Chance
January 16, 1995
PBS
54
S01E03 City of Promise
January 16, 1995
PBS
54
S01E04 In Service to America
January 16, 1995
PBS
55
S01E05 My Brother's Keeper
January 16, 1995
PBS
54

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