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About The Great American Read

The Great American Read is a documentary TV series that premiered on PBS on May 22, 2018. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "Grand Finale", aired on October 23, 2018.

A journey through America that introduces our list of the 100 best-loved books and explores the many ways in which these novels affect, reflect and connect us all.

  • Documentary

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Episodes

8 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2018 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

The Great American Read Season 1 release dates →
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    8. Grand Finale

    Finale

    And the winner is... after millions of votes, find out which of the 100 nominated books is crowned America's best-loved novel.

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    7. Other Worlds

    Take a magical journey to another world through some of America's best-loved novels. From Middle Earth to Lilliput, the trials and tribulations of these alternate universes help us to better understand our own world.

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    6. What We Do for Love

    Fall in love with some of literature's most beautiful romances and explore the many forms of love, from family to passion to the unrequited type. Learn how America's best-loved novels reflect the things we do for love.

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    5. Villains & Monsters

    Learn why literature's most notorious villains began behaving badly. Many weren't born evil, but became that way when faced with some of the same choices we make every day. See what these villains can teach us about our own dark impulses.

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    4. Heroes

    Follow the trials and tribulations of some of literature's favorite protagonists. From Katniss Everdeen to Don Quixote, examine how these everyday heroes and anti-heroes find their inner strength, overcome challenges and rise to the occasion.

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    3. Who Am I?

    Explore the ways that America's best-loved novels answer the age-old question, “Who am I?” From life lessons to spiritual journeys, these books help us understand our own identities and find our place in the world.

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    2. Fall Kick-off

    Join host Meredith Vieira in the search for America's best-loved novel. The voting is underway, and the competition is heating up; any book could win.

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    1. Launch Special

    America’s 100 best-loved books are revealed, launching the campaign & the nationwide vote.

Cast & crew

  • Shaquille O'Neal

    Shaquille O'Neal

    Self

  • Seth Meyers

    Seth Meyers

    Self

  • Sarah Jessica Parker

    Sarah Jessica Parker

    Self

  • Joshua Rothman

    Self

  • Ari Kohen

    Self

  • Megan Del Prior

    Self - Director of Gotham Archery

  • James Patterson

    James Patterson

    Self

  • Venus Williams

    Venus Williams

    Self

  • Parul Sehgal

    Self

  • George López

    George López

    Self

  • Carla Hayden

    Self

  • Jason Reynolds

    Self - Author, Ghost

  • Wynton Marsalis

    Wynton Marsalis

    Self

The Great American Read FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Great American Read?

The Great American Read has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 23, 2018.

When did the latest episode of The Great American Read come out?

The most recent episode of The Great American Read, Season 1 Episode 8 "Grand Finale", aired on October 23, 2018.

How many seasons of The Great American Read are there?

The Great American Read has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

When did The Great American Read first air?

The Great American Read first aired on PBS on May 22, 2018.

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