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Frontline S42E5 — America and the Taliban (1)

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Frontline•Season 42•Episode 5

America and the Taliban (1)

6.5/10 · 34 votesApr 4, 202354 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 42•+0.6 vs season avg

How America's 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory. Drawing on decades of on-the-ground reporting and interviews with Taliban and U.S. officials, part one of this epic three-part investigation traces the missteps and consequences.

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Will Lyman

Will Lyman

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"America and the Taliban (1)" is episode 5 of Frontline season 42. It scored 6.5/10 from 34 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 5.9). It aired on April 4, 2023.

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