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American Experience S25E6 — War of the Worlds
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American Experience•Season 25•Episode 6

War of the Worlds

7.8/10 · 229 votesOct 29, 201355 min

Ranked #6 of 6 in Season 25•−0.1 vs season avg

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A broadcast that struck fear into an already anxious nation, Orson Welles' War of the Worlds radio broadcast was the most famous alien invasion that never happened.

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Episode Summary

"War of the Worlds" is episode 6 of American Experience season 25. It scored 7.8/10 from 229 votes, ranking #6 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on October 29, 2013.

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