American Experience S23E6 — Panama Canal

7.8

American Experience•Season 23•Episode 6

Panama Canal

7.8/10 · 125 votesJan 24, 201155 min

Ranked #2 of 12 in Season 23•+0.6 vs season avg

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In 1914, the Panama Canal connected the world’s two largest oceans. American ingenuity and innovation had succeeded where the French had failed disastrously, but the U.S. paid a price for victory.

Directed byStephen Ives

Written byMichelle Ferrari

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Season 23 Episodes12

E1 7.3

God in America (Parts 1–2)

E2 6.9

God in America (Parts 3-4)

E3 7.2

God in America (Parts 5-6)

Robert E. Lee

Dinosaur Wars

Panama Canal

The Greely Expedition

Triangle Fire

The Great Famine

Stonewall Uprising

Soundtrack for a Revolution

E12 4.5

Freedom Riders

Crew3

Michelle Ferrari

Writer

Stephen Ives

Director

Amanda Pollak

Producer

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Episode Summary

"Panama Canal" is episode 6 of American Experience season 23. It scored 7.8/10 from 125 votes, ranking #2 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Stephen Ives and written by Michelle Ferrari, it aired on January 24, 2011.

Next: E7 · The Greely Expedition Best of Season 23