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Several More Lives to Live

After completing his two-year experiment at Walden Pond, Thoreau returns to society to test what he has learned about living responsibly. He undertakes new “experiments” as a surveyor, scientist, and abolitionist, and takes two more trips to Maine — uncovering even deeper truths about life and the world. He writes with a new urgency as a lifelong illness begins to catch up with him.
Season 1 Episode 3 Length 1:01:51 Premiere: 03/30/26

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Season 1 Episodes

Several More Lives to Live
S1 E3 Length 1:01:51 Premiere Date 03/30/26

Being Alive
S1 E2 Length 56:54 Premiere Date 03/30/26

Who are We?
S1 E1 Length 54:19 Premiere Date 03/30/26

Thoreau Begins to Work with the Underground Railroad
Clip Length 05:03 Premiere Date 03/31/26

Joe Polis Teaches Thoreau the Penobscot View of Nature
Clip Length 09:45 Premiere Date 03/31/26

Henry David Thoreau Asks Us to Live in the Present
Clip Length 08:19 Premiere Date 03/31/26

Official Trailer
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 03/30/26

Making Henry David Thoreau
Clip Length 01:50 Premiere Date 03/30/26

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Who Are We? - S1 E1

As the nation struggles with its ideals and industry reshapes the land, Henry David Thoreau pursues a career as an author. But, unsuccessful and disheartened, he retreats to a cabin in the woods to live simply, deliberately - and write.

  • Wednesday April 1, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET
  • Wednesday April 1, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET

Being Alive - S1 E2

At Walden Pond, Thoreau finds solace in nature and writes two books, including a classic about his time there. Over his two-year stay, an expedition to Maine and an act of civil disobedience protesting slavery reshape his idea of freedom.

  • Wednesday April 1, 2026 3:00 am ET on KET
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Several More Lives to Live - S1 E3

Thoreau returns to society to test what he learned at Walden, taking on roles as surveyor, scientist and abolitionist, and making two more Maine trips - gaining deeper insights. Facing a lifelong illness, he writes with renewed urgency.

  • Thursday April 2, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET
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Several More Lives to Live - S1 E3

  • Tuesday March 31, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET
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Being Alive - S1 E2

  • Monday March 30, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KET
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Who Are We? - S1 E1

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