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Season 30 – Frontline

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"Frontline" offers an unflinching and compelling look at complex, vital and often-controversial subjects. Each broadcast consists of a long-form news documentary. Topics run the gamut -- from Bernie Madoff's intricate fraud and prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib, to AIDs, racial issues and Wal-Mart's effect on the U.S. economy.

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Episode 1 Aired Jan 3, 2012 Opium Brides Families affected by counter-narcotics efforts in Afghanistan; support for the Taliban by the Pakistani military and its Inter-Services Intelligence. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 17, 2012 Nuclear Aftershocks The accident at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex may affect nuclear energy around the world. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 14, 2012 The Interrupters The innerworkings of a Chicago group called CeaseFire, comprised of former gang leaders focused on preventing shootings. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 28, 2012 Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown Workers struggle to reconnect power inside Japan's nuclear reactor following the earthquake and tsunami. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 27, 2012 Murdoch's Scandal Rupert Murdoch's media dynasty is threatened by accounts of bribery, blackmail and invasion of privacy. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 17, 2012 The Real CSI The reliability of forensic science and how forensic evidence is presented in the courtroom; cases include the trial of Casey Anthony, the Madrid terrorist bombing and capital cases in Mississippi. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 24, 2012 Money, Power and Wall Street Events that led to the largest government bailout in U.S. history. Details Episode 9 Aired May 1, 2012 Money, Power and Wall Street Debate rages over President Barack Obama's strategy to help Wall Street problems; bankers continue to make risky deals, as regulators try to fix an industry steeped in conflicts of interest and incentives to cheat. Details Episode 10 Aired May 22, 2012 Cell Tower Deaths The hazardous work of independent contractors who build and service America's cellular infrastructure. Details Episode 11 Aired May 29, 2012 Al Qaeda in Yemen Members of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula impose their rule in south Yemen; former FBI agent Ali Soufan discusses al-Qaida operative Fahd al-Quso, killed in a U.S. drone strike in Yemen. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 26, 2012 Dollars and Dentists Flaws in the dental care system affect children and adults alike. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 10, 2012 Endgame: AIDS in Black America The history of the AIDS epidemic is told through the experiences of people affected by the disease. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 17, 2012 Fast Times at West Philly High Students and teachers from West Philadelphia High School design and build two super-hybrid cars for international competition. Details Episode 15 Aired Sep 18, 2012 The Battle for Syria Rebel groups fight the Syrian Army as well as each other in a rivalry between secular and Islamist fighters; the House of Assad. Details Episode 16 Aired Sep 25, 2012 Dropout Nation Teachers and counselors work tirelessly to help four troubled students graduate at Houston's Sharpstown High School. Details Episode 17 Aired Oct 9, 2012 The Choice 2012 An in-depth look at President Barack Obama and Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney, including their campaigns, voter views on issues and possible changes the winner may bring to the White House. Details Episode 18 Aired Oct 23, 2012 Climate of Doubt Debate over climate change and the politics of global warming. Details Episode 19 Aired Oct 30, 2012 Big Sky, Big Money The state of Montana responds to the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United decision by challenging the ruling in court and investigating alleged campaign abuses. Details Episode 20 Aired Nov 13, 2012 The Suicide Plan Assisted suicide is illegal in every state except Oregon and Washington. Details Episode 21 Aired Nov 20, 2012 Poor Kids Three girls grow up in the Quad Cities, a crossroads along the border of Iowa and Illinois which has been deeply affected by the recession. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, News
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 3, 2012