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American Experience S37E5 — Hard Hat Riot
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American Experience•Season 37•Episode 5

Hard Hat Riot

6.8/10 · 58 votesSep 30, 202581 min

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 37•+0.7 vs season avg

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Hard Hat Riot tells the story of a struggling metropolis, a flailing president, a divided people, and a bloody juncture when the nation violently diverged ― culminating in a new political and cultural landscape that radically redefined American politics and foreshadowed the future.

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Episode Summary

"Hard Hat Riot" is episode 5 of American Experience season 37. It scored 6.8/10 from 58 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.1). It aired on September 30, 2025.

Next: E6 · Kissinger (1): The Necessity of PowerBest of Season 37