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Frontline S40E8 — The Virus That Shook the World (1)
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Frontline•Season 40•Episode 8

The Virus That Shook the World (1)

6.6/10 · 61 votesApr 26, 2021115 min

Ranked #12 of 21 in Season 40•+0.7 vs season avg

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The epic story of how people around the world lived through the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, from lockdowns to funerals to protests. Filming across the globe and using extensive personal video and local footage, FRONTLINE documented how people and countries responded to COVID-19

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Episode Summary

"The Virus That Shook the World (1)" is episode 8 of Frontline season 40. It scored 6.6/10 from 61 votes, ranking #12 of 21 episodes this season (season average 5.9). It aired on April 26, 2021.

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