The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)

8.1/10 · 246 votesNov 21, 2025131 min

Ranked #5 of 6 in Season 1•matches the season avg

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.

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 8.1

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

E5 7.9

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

E6 8.1Now viewing

The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)

Cast1

Peter Coyote

Narrator (voice)

Crew6

Jacquelyn Chin

Assistant Sound Editor

Isaac Derfel

Sound Designer

Sarah Botstein

Director

Ken Burns

Director

David P. Schmidt

Director

Geoffrey C. Ward

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)" is episode 6 of The American Revolution season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 246 votes, ranking #5 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 21, 2025.

The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes6

Cast1

Crew6

Discussion

Episode Summary