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The Best Episodes of Independent Lens Season 28

Every episode of Independent Lens Season 28 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Independent Lens Season 28!

This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers and featuring unforgettable stories about a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Independent Lens Season 28 Episode 1 - Ghost in the Machine
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    #1 - Ghost in the Machine

    S28:E1

    Reveals AI's troubled history and present-day impacts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Independent Lens Season 28 Episode 2 - My Omaha
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    #2 - My Omaha

    S28:E2

    As Omaha is shaken by protests and a death that becomes a movement flashpoint, filmmaker Nick Beaulieu navigates family conflict, personal reckoning, and the lived realities of racial justice activists. What begins as an investigation into division becomes an intimate exploration of what it takes to stay connected when our deepest beliefs pull us apart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 28 Ratings Summary

"Ghost in the Machine" is the best rated episode of "Independent Lens" season 28. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/14/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "My Omaha".