The 2000s
TV-142018•42m•6.3/10
Documentary
Ratings
🎬TMDb
6.3/10(15)
Explore the cultural and political milestones of the 2000s decade, including technological triumphs like the iPhone and social media, President George W. Bush’s war on terror and response to Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s presidential election and the financial crisis, hip-hop’s rise to dominance and a creative renaissance in television.
Production
CNN Films, Playtone
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
July 8, 2018
Last Aired
August 19, 2018
Networks
CNN
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Platinum Age of Television
Air date: 2018-07-08
This episode explores the creative renaissance in television as audiences enjoyed groundbreaking shows such as The Sopranos, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Lost, Survivor, American Idol, Glee and The Office.
E2
Mission Accomplished
Air date: 2018-07-15
This episode explores how George W. Bush faced the attacks of September 11th and launched a global war on terror.
E3
Quagmire
Air date: 2018-07-22
This episode explores President Bush’s desire to end insurgency in Ira while seeking re-election. In his second term, he must respond to Hurricane Katrina, a burgeoning financial meltdown and his own plummeting poll numbers.
E4
The i Decade
Air date: 2018-07-29
This episode explores the rise of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google.
E5
The Financial Crisis
Air date: 2018-08-05
This episode explores the financial crisis that threatened the global economy.
E6
Yes We Can
Air date: 2018-08-12
This episode explores Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and the 2008 presidential election.
E7
I Want My MP3
Air date: 2018-08-19
This episode explores how new technologies like Napster disrupted the music industry.
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