The Best Episodes of Turning Point: The Vietnam War Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   5.6/10(207 votes)

   #1 - America Goes to War

   S1:E14/30/2025

   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

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   6.7/10(161 votes)

   #2 - Civil War

   S1:E24/30/2025

   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

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   5.0/10(158 votes)

   #3 - Life Is Cheap

   S1:E34/30/2025

   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

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   5.0/10(139 votes)

   #4 - Why Are We Even Here?

   S1:E44/30/2025

   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

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   6.7/10(128 votes)

   #5 - The End of the Road

   S1:E54/30/2025

   "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

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