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This American Life

Documentary14+ (TV-14)2007 - 20092 Seasons

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This American Life (2007 - 2009)

59/100

8.4/10

617 Votes

Documentary Rated: 14+ (TV-14)2007 - 20092 Seasons

An anthology of true stories pertaining to various themes are illustrated.This American Life featuring Ira Glass has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on fuboTV, streaming on Showtime, streaming with subscription on DIRECTV Stream, and 6 others. It's a documentary show with 13 episodes over 2 seasons. This American Life is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.4 (617 votes) and was very well received by critics.

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EPISODE GUIDE

This American Life Season 2 Overview

May 4, 2008 - May 29, 2009

Season 2 of This American Life has 7 episodes that are available to stream on fuboTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Showtime and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

This American Life Season 2 Episodes

S02 E07No Respect

May 29, 2009

A bonus second-season edition comprised of material produced for the This American Life web site, a look at comedians and...

S02 E07 of This American Life is available to stream on fuboTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Showtime and for Rent or Purchase on 5 Services.

S02 E06 John Smith

Jun 8, 2008

The true life stories of several Americans with the name John Smith, from an 11-week-old boy whose parents expected a...

S02 E06 of This American Life is available to stream on fuboTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Showtime and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

Season 02, Episode 05 Scenes from a Marriage

S02 E05 Scenes from a Marriage

Jun 1, 2008

Tales of troubled marriages include an animated true story by cartoonist Chris Ware; and a real-life look at a husband...

S02 E05 of This American Life is available to stream on fuboTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Showtime and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

All Episodes in Season 2

All Seasons of This American Life

Season 1

6 Episodes | Showtime, Prime Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, YouTube, & Rent or Buy

Season 2

7 Episodes | Showtime, Prime Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, YouTube, & Rent or Buy

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13 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (fuboTV, Showtime, and DIRECTV STREAM).

13 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular TV everywhere service (Showtime).

13 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $0.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Apple TV, Google Play, and 3 others).

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#9,985 Ranked TV Show

#42 Ranked in TV on Showtime

#809 Ranked in TV on fuboTV

#1736 Ranked in Documentary TV

This American Life has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.4 (617 votes) and was very well received by critics. The show is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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