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Learn the story of Dr. George Kenney, former principal of North Port High School in Florida, who hypnotized students. After three of his students die in 2011, this series unpacks what happened and how culpable Dr. K really is.
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TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
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6 episodes • 1995
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Aug 30, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Aug 31, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Sep 1, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Sep 2, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Sep 3, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Sep 4, 1995 | 0.0 |