Frontline S45E4 — Caught in the Crackdown

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Frontline•Season 45•Episode 4

Caught in the Crackdown

2.0/10 · 9 votesApr 14, 202655 min

Ranked #10 of 11 in Season 45•−1.1 vs season avg

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FRONTLINE and ProPublica trace the violence, protests and arrests stemming from federal immigration sweeps across the United States. The documentary examines the tactics, legal cases and impact — from Los Angeles to Chicago to Minneapolis.

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Season 45 Episodes11

E1 5.7

Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy

E2 2.2

Crisis in Venezuela

E3 1.9

The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador

E4 2.0Now viewing

Caught in the Crackdown

E5 2.5

The President vs. the Fed

E6 2.5

The War Cabinet

E7 3.7

Baby Brokers

E8 2.8

The Crown Prince & the President

Scammed

American Voices 2026

Haiti Deportation Crisis

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Will Lyman

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Caught in the Crackdown" is episode 4 of Frontline season 45. It scored 2.0/10 from 9 votes, ranking #10 of 11 episodes this season (season average 3.1). It aired on April 14, 2026.

Next: E5 · The President vs. the Fed Best of Season 45