Overview - Frontline

Overview

Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

Seasons

• Name: Specials

  Episode: 12

  Date first aired: 2001-04-24

• Name: Season 1

  Episode: 25

  Jessica Savitch's first and only season as on-air host. She died in a car accident in October.

  Date first aired: 1983-01-17

• Name: Season 2

  Episode: 24

  Judy Woodruff's first season as on-air host.

  Date first aired: 1984-01-16

• Name: Season 3

  Episode: 21

  Date first aired: 1985-01-15

• Name: Season 4

  Episode: 31

  Date first aired: 1986-01-21

• Name: Season 5

  Episode: 15

  Date first aired: 1987-01-27

• Name: Season 6

  Episode: 24

  Date first aired: 1987-12-14

• Name: Season 7

  Episode: 19

  Judy Woodruff's final season as on-air host.

  Date first aired: 1988-10-10

• Name: Season 8

  Episode: 17

  The host-less era begins.

  Date first aired: 1989-11-28