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All Episodes of Turning Point: The Vietnam War

Browse all episodes of Turning Point: The Vietnam War

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This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.

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Season 1

7.7/10118 votes
The End of the Road
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/2025
"In the end, the human toll is enormous." The legacy of the war extends far beyond the fall of Saigon. History repeats itself in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Director: Brian Knappenberger
Writer: Unknown
7.6/10149 votes
Civil War
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/30/2025
Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.
Director: Brian Knappenberger
Writer: Unknown
7.5/10146 votes
Life Is Cheap
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/30/2025
The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.
Director: Brian Knappenberger
Writer: Unknown
7.5/10127 votes
Why Are We Even Here?
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2025
As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.
Director: Brian Knappenberger
Writer: Unknown
7.2/10195 votes
America Goes to War
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2025
As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
Director: Brian Knappenberger
Writer: Unknown