Is Crime and Punishment in America coming back?
Crime and Punishment in America (2026) — crime on PBS
The answer: Yes — premieres in 14 days.
Next episode · S01E01 · "A House of Repentance" · on PBS
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About Crime and Punishment in America
Crime and Punishment in America is a four-part series that tells the story of criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today, and explores how for more than 250 years, Americans have wrestled with the problem of crime, the purpose of punishment and the meaning of justice.
Crime and Punishment in America episode schedule
4 upcoming . Next episode: November 16, 2026.
Upcoming · 4
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2026 | S1·E1 | A House of Repentance |
| November 17, 2026 | S1·E2 | The Criminal Type |
| November 18, 2026 | S1·E3 | Public Enemies |
| November 19, 2026 | S1·E4 | Tough on Crime |
