CBS Reports Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. Biography of a Missile

A Cold War–era documentary report on the development and military significance of U.S. missile technology.

2. The Population Explosion

A documentary analysis of global population growth, exploring its social, economic, and political consequences for nations facing rapid demographic change.

3. Iran: Brittle Ally

An on-location report on Iran’s political stability and strategic importance, examining internal tensions and the fragility of U.S. alliances in the region during the Cold War.

4. The Space Lag: Can Democracy Compete?

A Cold War–era investigation into the U.S.–Soviet space race, questioning whether democratic political systems can compete with centralized state models in scientific and technological development.

5. The Population Explosion II

A continuation of the earlier report, further examining the long-term global implications of rapid population growth, with expanded focus on economic pressure and social infrastructure.