American Experience S32E2 — The Poison Squad

6.5

American Experience•Season 32•Episode 2

The Poison Squad

6.5/10 · 21 votesJan 28, 202055 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 32•−0.6 vs season avg

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The story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley who, determined to banish these dangerous substances from dinner tables, took on the powerful food manufacturers and their allies.

Directed byJohn Maggio

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E1 6.8

McCarthy

E2 6.5Now viewing

The Poison Squad

E3 7.5

The Man Who Tried to Feed The World

E4 7.9

George W. Bush (Part 1)

E5 7.0

George W. Bush (Part 2)

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Mr. Tornado

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The Vote (Part 1)

E8 7.6

The Vote (Part 2)

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John Maggio

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Deborah Blum

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Deborah Blum

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Episode Summary

"The Poison Squad" is episode 2 of American Experience season 32. It scored 6.5/10 from 21 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by John Maggio, it aired on January 28, 2020.

Next: E3 · The Man Who Tried to Feed The World Best of Season 32