Skip to main content
Sandra Day O'Connor: The First

Up Next

The Blinding of Isaac Woodard, Spanish

The Blinding of Isaac Woodard, Spanish

Season 33 Episode 42
1:52:49
The Movement and the "Madman"

The Movement and the "Madman"

Season 35 Episode 4
1:22:39
Nazi Town, USA

Nazi Town, USA

Season 36 Episode 1
52:51
Fly with Me

Fly with Me

Season 36 Episode 2
1:52:39
The Cancer Detectives

The Cancer Detectives

Season 36 Episode 3
52:54
Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

Season 36 Episode 4
1:52:30
The Riot Report

The Riot Report

Season 36 Episode 5
1:53:04
The American Vice President

The American Vice President

Season 36 Episode 6
52:36
American Coup: Wilmington 1898

American Coup: Wilmington 1898

Season 36 Episode 7
1:51:27
Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP

Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP

Season 37 Episode 1
1:52:47
Mr. Polaroid

Mr. Polaroid

Season 37 Episode 3
52:20
Back to Show
American Experience

Sandra Day O'Connor: The First

Season 33 Episode 6

Discover the story of the Supreme Court’s first female justice. A pioneer who both reflected and shaped an era, Sandra Day O'Connor was the deciding vote in cases on some of the 20th century’s most controversial issues—including race, gender and reproductive rights.

Watch Preview
Support Provided By
Season
The Perfect Crime
52:03
After attempting to commit the perfect crime, would two boys get the death penalty?
Bonnie & Clyde
52:41
Discover the true story of the most famous outlaw couple in U.S. history -- Bonnie & Clyde
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
52:42
Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid took a smart and methodical approach to robbery.
The Presidents
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:52:42
Night 2 of "JFK," a biography of one of our most popular and most mourned leaders.
JFK, Part 1
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:52:43
“JFK” presents a fresh look at the life and legacy of America’s 35th president.
Billy the Kid
52:41
A fascinating look at the myth and the man behind it.
My Lai
Unlock with PBS Passport
52:21
The 1968 My Lai massacre and its subsequent cover-up.
The Polio Crusade
52:01
In the 1950's a Polio outbreak swept the U.S., devastating communities nationwide.
The Presidents: George H.W. Bush (Part 2)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:20:59
Part of the award-winning The Presidents collection.
The Presidents: George H.W. Bush (Part 1)
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:51:19
Part of the award-winning The Presidents collection.
Annie Oakley
52:47
Annie Oakley won fame and fortune as the little lady who never missed a shot.
Jesse James
50:30
A product of the American Civil War, James was less heroic than brutal.
Active loading indicator