Frontline (Season 45)

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.

Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy (Episode 1) 2.5
Air date: 2026-02-03
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: 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.
Crisis in Venezuela (Episode 2) 2.4
Air date: 2026-02-10
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: 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.
The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador (Episode 3) 2.1
Air date: 2026-04-07
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: 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.
Caught in the Crackdown (Episode 4) 2.1
Air date: 2026-04-14
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: 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.
The President vs. the Fed (Episode 5) 3.3
Air date: 2026-05-12
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: 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.
The War Cabinet (Episode 6) 1.0
Air date: 2026-05-26
Runtime: 84 min
Overview: 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.