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Season 1

  • S01E01 The Atlantic Coast

    • February 23, 2025
    • NBC

    The Atlantic Coast, where wild horses battle, bald eagles chase ospreys and sharks protect fish. Raccoons navigate city life and black bears search for food in ancient forests.

  • S01E02 Mexico

    • February 23, 2025
    • NBC

    Mexico, where deserts meet tropics. See new footage of fledgling pygmy owls, orca hunting, new species in flooded caves and orchid bees filmed in incredible detail.

  • S01E03 The Wild West

    • March 2, 2025
    • NBC

    The Wild West, where coyotes face a snowbound Yellowstone, rattlesnakes emerge in the hundreds, woodpeckers compete to store food, bison battle on the Great Plains and more.

  • S01E04 The Amazon

    • March 2, 2025
    • NBC

    The Amazon, the largest rainforest on Earth. Giant otters hunt together while black caimans prey on newly hatched turtles. A harpy eagle chick’s first days in the canopy and army ants on the move reveal new behaviors.

  • S01E05 The Frozen North

    • March 9, 2025
    • NBC

    The Frozen North, where wolves and polar bears vie for food, hares outsmart lynx and walrus sing on rocky shores. As summer arrives, grouse perform mating dances, caribou migrate vast distances and salmon race upstream to survive.

  • S01E06 The Gulf Coast

    • March 16, 2025
    • NBC

    The Gulf Coast, where swamps and wetlands shelter black bears and alligators. Manatees gather in freshwater springs, burrowing owls look for love in the suburbs and a rare ocelot raises her kittens in Texas' thornscrub.

  • S01E07 Andes

    • March 23, 2025
    • NBC

    The Andes, Earth's longest mountain range. Baby bears make treacherous descents, rare hummingbirds compete for mates, frogs freeze and revive, and lizards battle for territory - all in a land of extremes, from glaciers to deserts.

  • S01E08 The Caribbean

    • March 30, 2025
    • NBC

    The Caribbean, where sailfish hunt with speed, sperm whales dive for squid and millions of red crabs migrate to the sea. Hummingbirds defend territories post-hurricane, and on nearby islands, capuchin monkeys use tools to survive.

  • S01E09 The West Coast

    • April 6, 2025
    • NBC

    The West Coast, where wolves scour shorelines, sea otters dive through surf, blue whales race and roll in a rare display and octopuses make the ultimate sacrifice for their young. High in the Redwoods, salamanders leap to survive.

  • S01E10 Patagonia

    • April 13, 2025
    • NBC

    Patagonia, a wilderness at the far south of the Americas. Pumas hunt in snowy mountains, rockhopper penguins brave the waves, giant stag beetles climb trees, orcas learn to hunt and elephant seals fight for dominance on the coast.

  • Behind the Scenes/ Makings Of

    SPECIAL 0x1 The Making of "The Americas"

    • April 20, 2025

    A behind-the-scenes look at "The Americas," featuring Tom Hanks and the crew revealing perils and breakthroughs behind the lens of this milestone nature series. The special exploring the dedication, fieldcraft, humor, heart and innovation that came together to create one of the most ambitious wildlife series ever produced.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x2 The Americas: A Wild 250th

    • July 11, 2026

    A showcase of iconic American species whose deep connection to the land and the nation's history have left an indelible mark on the country. From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x3 The Americas: Mother's Day

    • May 9, 2027

    The most resilient moms on Earth prove that love and a little ingenuity can conquer just about anything. Set against the nation's sweeping landscapes, the special reveals how animal motherhood is shaped by the environments they inhabit and the legacy of the land itself. Both heartfelt and illuminating, it offers a fresh perspective on familiar stories, reminding us that raising the next generation is the greatest adventure of all.

  • SPECIAL 0x4 Mexico (Fun Fact Edition)

    • June 4, 2026

    Fascinating facts about Mexico's fledgling pygmy owls, orca hunting, new species in flooded caves and orchid bees.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 The Frozen North (Fun Fact Edition)

    • June 4, 2026

    Fascinating facts about wolves and polar bears, hares, lynx, walrus, grouse, and caribou in the Frozen Earth.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 The Wild West (Fun Fact Edition)

    • June 11, 2026

    Fascinating facts about the Wild West including coyotes, rattlesnakes, woodpeckers, bisons and more.