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Eyes on the Prize (1987–1990) — history on PBS
About Eyes on the Prize
Eyes on the Prize ended on March 5, 1990, on PBS. The series concluded its second season with its final episode airing on that date.
Eyes on the Prize was a documentary series that aired from 1987 to 1990, chronicling the major events of the civil rights movement from 1954 to 1985. Through interviews and historical footage, the series covered topics such as the Montgomery bus boycott, the Voting Rights Act, and the rise of Black Power, providing a detailed account of this pivotal period in American history.
The show featured Julian Bond as the narrator and had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode. It received numerous awards, including six Emmys, an Academy Award nomination, the George Foster Peabody Award, and the duPont-Columbia Award. The series was recognized for its comprehensive and impactful portrayal of the civil rights movement.
Eyes on the Prize episode schedule
14 aired
Aired · 14
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 1990 | S2·E8 | Back to the Movement, 1979-mid 1980s |
| February 26, 1990 | S2·E7 | The Keys to the Kingdom, 1974-1980 |
| February 19, 1990 | S2·E6 | A Nation of Law?, 1967-1968 |
| February 12, 1990 | S2·E5 | Ain't Gonna Shuffle No More, 1964-1972 |
| February 5, 1990 | S2·E4 | The Promised Land, 1967-1968 |
| January 29, 1990 | S2·E3 | Power! 1967-1968 |
| January 20, 1990 | S2·E2 | Two Societies, 1965-1968 |
| January 15, 1990 | S2·E1 | The Time Has Come, 1964-1965 |
| February 25, 1987 | S1·E6 | Bridge to Freedom,1965 |
| February 18, 1987 | S1·E5 | Mississippi, Is This America, 1962-1964 |
| February 11, 1987 | S1·E4 | No Easy Walk 1962-1966 |
| February 4, 1987 | S1·E3 | Ain't Scared of Your Jails, 1960-1961 |
| January 28, 1987 | S1·E2 | Fighting Back, 1957-1962 |
| January 21, 1987 | S1·E1 | Awakenings, 1954-1956 |