The American Revolution S1E4 — Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)

8.1

The American Revolution•Season 1•Episode 4

Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)

8.1/10 · 282 votesNov 19, 2025116 min

Ranked #4 of 6 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.

Directed bySarah Botstein, Ken Burns, David P. Schmidt

Written byGeoffrey C. Ward

Previous episodeE3 · The Times That Try Men's Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)Next episodeE5 · The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)

Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes6

E1 8.3

In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)

E2 8.2

An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776)

E3 8.1

The Times That Try Men's Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)

E4 8.1Now viewing

Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)

E5 7.9

The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)

E6 8.1

The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)

Cast1

Peter Coyote

Narrator (voice)

Crew5

Jacquelyn Chin

Assistant Sound Editor

Sarah Botstein

Director

Ken Burns

Director

David P. Schmidt

Director

Geoffrey C. Ward

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)" is episode 4 of The American Revolution season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 282 votes, ranking #4 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Sarah Botstein, Ken Burns, David P. Schmidt and written by Geoffrey C. Ward, it aired on November 19, 2025.

Next: E5 · The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)Best of Season 1