Death Row: A History of Capital Punishment in America
Season 1
2016 • 6 Episodes
Episodes
1. 400 Years of Capital Punishment in America
November 2, 2016
An overview of the death penalty in the United States and its evolution to the modern day.
2. Executing Serial Killers Part I
November 2, 2016
The execution of serial killers in the United States, beginning with H. H. Holmes.
3. Executing Serial Killers Part II
November 2, 2016
The era of the modern serial killer begins
4. Most Famous Executions
November 2, 2016
A look at some of the most famous residents of death row.
5. On Federal Death Row
November 2, 2016
The federal government reserves the right to seek the death penalty, even in states where it is banned.
6. Last Meals and Last Words
November 2, 2016
A chilling look at some of the final moments of the lives of death row inmates.