The story of the American activist struggle against the influence of alcohol, climaxing in the failed early 20th century nationwide era when it was banned.
Episode List
S1 • E1
A Nation of Drunkards
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Anti-Saloon League push for an amendment to the Constitution, outlawing alcohol nationally.
S1 • E2
A Nation of Scofflaws
Enforcing the new law of Prohibition creates problems.
S1 • E3
A Nation of Hypocrites
With gangsters terrorizing the public and profiting from the sale of alcohol, many citizens believed Prohibition was unsuccessful, which led to its repeal.
