

2026 · PBS · In Development
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.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 20:00 (America/New York)
● Next episode
S01E01 · A House of Repentance
2026-11-16
Tap a star to rate the whole show
A House of Repentance
2026-11-16 · 120 min
The Criminal Type
2026-11-17 · 120 min
Public Enemies
2026-11-18 · 120 min
Tough on Crime
2026-11-19 · 120 min
No verified Instagram accounts found for this show.
Browse #crimeandpunishmentinamerica on Instagram →PBS documentary series "Crime and Punishment" features the story of Rochester's Austin Reed
WXXI News · Nov 12, 2026
A new PBS series asks whether America’s approach to punishment works
San Francisco Chronicle · Nov 12, 2026
Crime and Punishment in America
KPBS · Nov 5, 2026
Crime and Punishment in America: How History Shaped American Justice
Georgia Public Broadcasting · Nov 3, 2026
November 2026 TV premieres: New and returning shows to stream
The Edwardsville Intelligencer · Nov 5, 2026
TV Premiere Dates 2026: The Complete Guide
The Hollywood Reporter · Nov 2, 2026
PBS Fall 2026 Schedule: ‘Nova,’ Ken Burns, ‘Crime and Punishment’ & More
IMDb · Sep 1, 2026
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA Docuseries Sets PBS Premiere
BroadwayWorld · Apr 29, 2026