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IMDb ratings graph for every episode of Frontline across all 45 seasons.

1983 · 45 seasons · PBS · Documentary · News

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8.6

3k ratings

TMDB

6.5

58 ratings

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Overview

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.

NetworkPBS

Runtime~55 min

Seasons45

Frontline holds an IMDb rating of 8.6 from 3K votes. Across its 541 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S21E3 "The Man Who Knew" at 9.1, and the lowest is S16E3 "Behind the Mask: the IRA and Sinn Fein" at 4.5. Season 2 is the strongest, averaging 8.4 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak9.1

S21E3The Man Who Knew

Low point4.5

S16E3Behind the Mask: the IRA and Sinn Fein

Averages 7.6 across 541 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 2 at 8.4.