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American Experience•Season 15•Episode 9

The Pill

7.2/10 · 27 votesFeb 24, 200355 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 15•−0.3 vs season avg

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Charting the development of an oral contraceptive during the 1950s and its effect on "the sexual revolution" of the '60s. It was enormous. Says Sylvia Clark, who grew up before the pill was available: "Women began to see themselves for the first time in all

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Episode Summary

"The Pill" is episode 9 of American Experience season 15. It scored 7.2/10 from 27 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on February 24, 2003.

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