Independent Lens
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 unique individual, community or moment in history.
Starring Stanley Tucci
Where to Watch Independent Lens
Independent Lens is currently streaming on PBS, Thirteen, WETA+, and KQED in the United States. Availability last checked September 14, 2026.
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Seasons
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27 seasons · 542 episodes
Season 1
1999 · 8 episodes
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Season 2
2000 · 10 episodes
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Season 3
2001 · 10 episodes
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Season 4
2003 · 14 episodes
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Season 5
2003 · 28 episodes
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Season 6
2004 · 27 episodes
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Season 7
2005 · 29 episodes
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Season 8
2006 · 27 episodes
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Season 9
2007 · 26 episodes
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Season 10
2008 · 25 episodes
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Season 11
2009 · 27 episodes
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Season 12
2010 · 25 episodes
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Season 13
2011 · 27 episodes
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Season 14
2012 · 24 episodes
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Season 15
2013 · 21 episodes
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Season 16
2014 · 19 episodes
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Season 17
2015 · 21 episodes
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Season 18
2016 · 20 episodes
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Season 19
2017 · 20 episodes
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Season 20
2018 · 19 episodes
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Season 21
2019 · 19 episodes
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Season 22
2020 · 14 episodes
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Season 23
2021 · 15 episodes
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Season 24
2022 · 16 episodes
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Season 25
2023 · 17 episodes
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Season 26
2024 · 19 episodes
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Season 27
2025 · 15 episodes
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More About Independent Lens
08/09/1999
English
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PBS
27
542
S27 E15 · Flood · July 13, 2026
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