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The Best Episodes of Asian Americans

Every episode of Asian Americans ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Asian Americans!

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This five-part series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, international relations, and cultural innovation. It is a timely, clear-eyed look at the vital role that Asian Americans have

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Asian Americans Season 1 Episode 1 - Breaking Ground
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Breaking Ground

    S1:E1

    In an era of exclusion and U.S. empire, new immigrants arrive from China, India, Japan, the Philippines and beyond. Barred by anti-Asian laws they become America’s first “undocumented immigrants,” yet they build railroads, dazzle on the silver screen, and take their fight for equality to the U.S. Supreme Court.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Asian Americans Season 1 Episode 2 - A Question of Loyalty
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #2 - A Question of Loyalty

    S1:E2

    An American-born generation straddles their country of birth and their parents’ homelands in Japan and Korea. Those loyalties are tested during World War II, when families are imprisoned in detention camps, and brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the battle lines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Asian Americans Season 1 Episode 3 - Good Americans
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Good Americans

    S1:E3

    During the Cold War years, Asian Americans are simultaneously heralded as a Model Minority, and targeted as the perpetual foreigner. It is also a time of bold ambition, as Asian Americans aspire for the first time to national political office and a coming culture-quake simmers beneath the surface.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Asian Americans Season 1 Episode 4 - Generation Rising
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Generation Rising

    S1:E4

    During a time of war and social tumult, a young generation fights for equality in the fields, on campuses and in the culture, and claim a new identity: Asian Americans. The war’s aftermath brings new immigrants and refugees who expand the population and the definition of Asian America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Asian Americans Season 1 Episode 5 - Breaking Through
    3.3/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Breaking Through

    S1:E5

    At the turn of the new millennium, the national conversation turns to immigration, race, and economic disparity. As the U.S becomes more diverse, yet more divided, a new generation of Asian Americans tackle the question, how do we as a nation move forward together?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Breaking Ground" is the best rated episode of "Asian Americans". It scored 8.3/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/11/2020. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Question of Loyalty".