PBS CRIME COLLECTION

REAL CASES. REAL INVESTIGATIONS.

Twenty powerful crime documentaries exploring real investigations, shocking criminal cases, corruption, police misconduct, human trafficking, and the pursuit of justice. Discover the stories behind the headlines.

EP. 1

1. AMERICAN RECKONING

An investigation into the killing of a civil rights activist and the decades-long struggle for justice.

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EP. 2

2. TERROR IN LITTLE SAIGON

An investigation into unsolved murders targeting Vietnamese American journalists.

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EP. 3

3. THE CONFESSIONS

An investigation into controversial confessions and questions surrounding the criminal justice system.

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EP. 4

4. SEX TRAFFICKING IN AMERICA

An investigation into sex trafficking in America and efforts to bring perpetrators to justice.

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EP. 5

5. PREDATOR ON THE RESERVATION

An investigation into abuse allegations and failures to protect vulnerable communities.

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EP. 6

6. THE GANG CRACKDOWN

An examination of gang investigations and controversial law enforcement tactics.

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EP. 7

7. POLICE ON TRIAL

An examination of police accountability, misconduct, and the pursuit of justice.

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EP. 8

8. DOCUMENTING POLICE USE OF FORCE

An investigation into police use of force and accountability across America.

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EP. 9

9. INSIDE THE UVALDE RESPONSE

An investigation into the law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting.

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EP. 10

10. SHOTS FIRED

An examination of police shootings, accountability, and their consequences.

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EP. 11

11. POLICING THE POLICE

An inside look at policing practices and accountability.

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EP. 12

12. POLICING THE POLICE 2020

An investigation into police reform, accountability, and policing in America.

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EP. 13

13. WEINSTEIN

An investigation into allegations against Harvey Weinstein and the systems that enabled abuse.

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EP. 14

14. RAPE ON THE NIGHT SHIFT

An investigation into sexual assault allegations involving vulnerable workers.

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EP. 15

15. LAW & DISORDER

An examination of policing, misconduct, and accountability.

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EP. 16

16. LAST DAYS OF SOLITARY

An investigation into solitary confinement and its impact on prisoners.

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EP. 17

17. SECOND CHANCE KIDS

A documentary examining juvenile sentencing and second chances.

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EP. 18

18. LIFE ON PAROLE

An examination of life after prison and the challenges of parole.

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EP. 19

19. CHASING HEROIN

An investigation into America's heroin epidemic and its devastating impact on communities.

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EP. 20

20. SCAMMED

An investigation into financial fraud, elaborate scams, and the people affected.

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