EPISODEJSJohn Smith2008
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John Smith
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From This American Life
A 60-minute commentary episode from This American Life, Season 2, Episode 6.
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Series Progress: Episode 10 of 1191% Completed
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The second season ends with a look at the lives of a number of people named John Smith, including an 11-week-old baby who was expected to be born a girl, and a 23-year-old Wyoming man facing trouble with the law. Also, a 46-year-old Texas father awaiting his oldest son's return from Iraq. Ira Glass is the host.
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FAQ
How long is John Smith?
John Smith runs for 1h for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under commentary, documentary, adaptation.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 11 episodes across 2 seasons, about 6h total.
Episodes (11)
- S01E02 My Way 30m
- S01E03 God's Close-Up 30m
- S01E04 The Camera Man 30m
- S01E05 Growth Spurt 30m
- S02E01 Escape 30m
- S02E02 Two Wars 30m
- S02E03 Going Down in History 30m
- S02E04 Fighters 30m
- S02E05 Scenes From a Marriage 30m
- S02E06 John Smith 1h Viewing
- S02E07 No Respect 30m
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