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Season 1 – Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose

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Craig Ferguson explores what it means to be American through humor, history, and personal reflection.
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Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose — Season 1

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David Bianculli NPR 3d
Even though Ferguson is a comedian by profession, he's not doing this series just for laughs -- well, not just for laughs. He retains his goofy sense of humor, and his appetite for the unpredictable and the uncontrollable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Rita E. @RT48910831 Jun 15 Episode 3 on Freedom of Speech was excellent. CNN is producing some of my favorite comedy shows these days! Have I Got News for You a n d now American on Purpose are smart and funny! See more Read all reviews
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Craig Ferguson

Host

Craig Ferguson

Executive Producer

Eli Holzman

Executive Producer

Aaron Saidman

Executive Producer

Erin Gamble

Executive Producer

Morgan Fallon

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 30, 2026 Becoming American Since boyhood in Scotland, Craig dreamed of becoming American; two decades after becoming a citizen, he meets with fellow immigrants and naturalized citizens KT Tunstall and Salman Rushdie to explore how dreams like theirs shape our nation. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 6, 2026 Capitalism Craig explores our capitalist system as he ventures into the economic wilderness to launch his own business, asking if it drives the American dream today; actor Tiffany Haddish, entrepreneur Daymond John and influencer Vivian Tu weigh in. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 13, 2026 Freedom of Speech As a comedian and an American, Craig defends the First Amendment every day; he speaks with a comic, a cartoonist, two "Founding Fathers" and a free-speech absolutist to explore the intent, limits and threats to this sacred freedom. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 20, 2026 Land of the Individual America celebrates itself as the birthplace of the individual, the rugged pioneer, the lone wolf; from Jay Leno's garage to the Everglades, Craig explores how this idea shapes our nation and asks if we are truly a country of individuals. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 27, 2026 Patriotism Craig speaks with fellow Americans, including American Pie's Jason Biggs and a veteran who stormed Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, to unpack how Americans express patriotism; he discusses what it means and who gets to claim it. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Craig Ferguson, Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, Erin Gamble, Morgan Fallon, Amy Entelis, Lyle Gamm, Katie Hinman
Network
CNN
Genre
Travel, Comedy, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 30, 2026