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4 episodes • 2010
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Our American Stories | Feb 10, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Becoming American | Feb 17, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Making America | Feb 24, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Know Thyself | Mar 3, 2010 | 0.0 |