How many seasons does Frontline have?

Frontline has 45 seasons and 857 episodes in total, premiering in 1983.

Is Frontline finished or still running?

Frontline is still running — new episodes are expected. New-season updates appear on this page.

What is the rating of Frontline?

Frontline holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 58 votes.

Who created Frontline?

Frontline was created by David Fanning.

Who stars in Frontline?

Frontline stars Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff, Jessica Savitch, Donald Trump.

What genre is Frontline?

Frontline is a Documentary / News series that first aired in 1983.

How long is each episode of Frontline?

Episodes of Frontline run for about 55m each.

What language is Frontline in?

Frontline was originally made in English, with dialogue also in english.

Is there a Hindi trailer for Frontline?

No verified Hindi trailer for Frontline is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.

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Frontline

Name: Frontline
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1983-01-17
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff, Jessica Savitch, Donald Trump, David E. Hoffman

6.5(58)198345 seasons · 857 episodes55m / ep

Documentary

News

Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

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Status: Returning Series
Type: Documentary
Last aired: 2026-09-29
Language: English

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Michael Kirk Gabrielle Schonder Daffodil Altan

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United States of America

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First aired: 1983-01-17
Latest episode: 2026-09-29
Status: Returning Series
Next release: In production

Season 116 Jan 1983
Season 215 Jan 1984
Season 314 Jan 1985
Season 420 Jan 1986
Season 526 Jan 1987
Season 614 Dec 1987
Season 79 Oct 1988
Season 827 Nov 1989
Season 911 Sept 1990
Season 1014 Oct 1991
Season 1112 Oct 1992
Season 1211 Oct 1993
Season 1317 Oct 1994
Season 1416 Oct 1995
Season 157 Oct 1996
Season 166 Oct 1997
Season 1720 Sept 1998
Season 1827 Sept 1999
Season 191 Oct 2000
Season 2012 Sept 2001
Season 212 Sept 2002
Season 228 Oct 2003
Season 2316 Sept 2004
Season 244 Oct 2005
Season 252 Oct 2006
Season 2615 Oct 2007
Season 271 Jan 2009
Season 282 Feb 2010
Season 2918 Oct 2010
Season 3010 Oct 2011
Season 317 Jan 2013
Season 326 Jan 2014
Season 335 Jan 2015
Season 344 Jan 2016
Season 3526 Sept 2016
Season 3618 Oct 2017
Season 3730 Jul 2018
Season 3830 Sept 2019
Season 3920 Jul 2020
Season 407 Jan 2021
Season 4114 Feb 2022
Season 422 Jan 2023
Season 4322 Jan 2024
Season 4420 Jan 2025
Season 453 Feb 2026

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