American Playhouse

★ 6.6 /10 8 votes

January 12, 1982 - September 29, 1996 13 Seasons 211 Episodes 60 min Ended TV-PG

Drama Comedy

Overview

American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1982 • 25 Episodes

Season 2

1983 • 12 Episodes

Season 3

1984 • 17 Episodes

Season 4

1984 • 22 Episodes

Season 5

1986 • 19 Episodes

Season 6

1987 • 17 Episodes

Season 7

1988 • 16 Episodes

Season 8

1989 • 20 Episodes

Season 9

1990 • 18 Episodes

Season 10

1991 • 16 Episodes

Season 11

1992 • 17 Episodes

Season 12

1994 • 6 Episodes

Season 13

1995 • 6 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    PBS
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.6/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

Cast & Crew

Sam Waterston

Robert Oppenheimer

Edward Herrmann

Alger Hiss

John Carson

Narrator (voice)

David Suchet

Edward Teller

Jana Shelden

Kitty Oppenheimer

Edward Hardwicke

Enrico Fermi

Christopher Muncke

Colonel Kenneth Nichols

Sada Thompson

Fanny Church

Hallie Foote

Agnes Wood

Jeffrey DeMunn

Daniel Cooper (segment 'Peacemaker')

Paul Guilfoyle

Ted

Peter Whitman

Robert Serber

Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Playhouse about?

American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.

How many seasons does American Playhouse have?

American Playhouse has 13 seasons with 211 episodes.

When did American Playhouse premiere?

American Playhouse premiered on January 12, 1982.

Is American Playhouse still running?

No, American Playhouse has ended. The final episode aired on September 29, 1996.

Where can I watch American Playhouse?

American Playhouse originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of American Playhouse?

American Playhouse has a rating of 6.6/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is American Playhouse?

American Playhouse is classified as Drama, Comedy.