American Experience S23E8 — Triangle Fire

7.8

American Experience•Season 23•Episode 8

Triangle Fire

7.8/10 · 173 votesFeb 28, 201155 min

Ranked #3 of 12 in Season 23•+0.6 vs season avg

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It was the deadliest workplace accident in New York City’s history. A dropped match on the 8th floor of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory sparked a fire that killed over a hundred innocent people trapped inside. The private industry of the American factory would never be

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Season 23 Episodes12

E1 7.3

God in America (Parts 1–2)

E2 6.9

God in America (Parts 3-4)

E3 7.2

God in America (Parts 5-6)

Robert E. Lee

Dinosaur Wars

Panama Canal

The Greely Expedition

Triangle Fire

The Great Famine

Stonewall Uprising

Soundtrack for a Revolution

E12 4.5

Freedom Riders

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Episode Summary

"Triangle Fire" is episode 8 of American Experience season 23. It scored 7.8/10 from 173 votes, ranking #3 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on February 28, 2011.

Next: E9 · The Great Famine Best of Season 23