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10 Best Episodes of Frontline - Season 2015

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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Frontline - S2015E10

#13 - Rape on the Night Shift (Season 2015 - Episode 10)

Following up on the award-winning collaboration that produced Rape in the Fields/Violación de un Sueño in 2013, FRONTLINE (PBS), Univision, Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), the Investigative Reporting Program (IRP) at UC Berkeley, and KQED are teaming up to uncover the sexual abuse of immigrant women who clean the malls where you shop, the banks where you do business, and the offices where you work.

The episode was rated 6.93 from 15 votes.

Frontline - S2015E4

#12 - The Fight for Yemen (Season 2015 - Episode 4)

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A report on the escalating conflict in Yemen. Included: the violent feuds that are tearing the country apart; the rival anti-American and Al Qaeda-aligned forces fighting for control; and the consequences for the region.

The episode was rated 7.10 from 10 votes.

Frontline - S2015E19

#11 - Terror in Little Saigon (Season 2015 - Episode 19)

An investigation into murders and attacks against Vietnamese-American journalists uncovers a trail from American cities to the jungles of Southeast Asia.

The episode was rated 7.17 from 12 votes.

Frontline - S2015E5

#10 - American Terrorist (Season 2015 - Episode 5)

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FRONTLINE investigates American-born terrorist David Coleman Headley, who helped plan the deadly 2008 siege on Mumbai. In collaboration with ProPublica, the film -- an updated and expanded version of A Perfect Terrorist -- reveals how secret electronic surveillance missed catching the Mumbai plotters, and how Headley planned another Charlie Hebdo-like assault against a Danish newspaper.

The episode was rated 7.20 from 15 votes.

Frontline - S2015E18

#9 - Inside Assad's Syria (Season 2015 - Episode 18)

Martin Smith reports from government-controlled areas in Syria, and provides firsthand accounts from Syrians caught in the conflict.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 15 votes.

Frontline - S2015E20

#8 - ISIS in Afghanistan (Season 2015 - Episode 20)

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The rise of ISIS in Afghanistan, including the training of new jihadists; Pakistan's police fight against the Taliban.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 11 votes.

Frontline - S2015E9

#7 - Obama at War (Season 2015 - Episode 9)

Inside the Obama administration’s struggle to deal with ISIS and the deadly civil war in Syria.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 12 votes.

Frontline - S2015E2

#6 - Putin's Way (Season 2015 - Episode 2)

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An investigation of Vladimir Putin. Included: the claims of criminality and corruption that have accented his reign as Russia's ruler.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 19 votes.

Frontline - S2015E1

#5 - Gunned Down: The Power of the NRA (Season 2015 - Episode 1)

How the NRA became a powerful lobbying force. Included: remarks from individuals on both sides of the gun-control debate, including former NRA spokesman John Aquilino; Vice President Joe Biden; and former NRA executive vice president Warren Cassidy.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 21 votes.

Frontline - S2015E13

#4 - Drug Lord: The Legend of Shorty (Season 2015 - Episode 13)

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Two filmmakers set out to interview El Chapo Guzmán, leader of one of the biggest drug cartels — who is now on the lam once again.

The episode was rated 8.16 from 19 votes.

Frontline - S2015E8

#3 - Secrets, Politics and Torture (Season 2015 - Episode 8)

From veteran FRONTLINE filmmaker Michael Kirk comes the dramatic story of the fight over the CIA's controversial interrogation methods, widely criticized as torture. Based on recently declassified documents and interviews with key political leaders and CIA insiders, the film investigates what the CIA did -- and whether it worked.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 11 votes.

Frontline - S2015E3

#2 - Being Mortal (Season 2015 - Episode 3)

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The way that doctors care for the terminally ill is examined by writer-doctor Atul Gawande. Included: the struggle many doctors face in talking honestly with dying patients.

The episode was rated 8.25 from 12 votes.

Frontline - S2015E7

#1 - The Trouble with Chicken (Season 2015 - Episode 7)

FRONTLINE investigates the spread of dangerous pathogens in our meat -- particularly poultry -- and why the food-safety system isn't stopping the threat. Focusing on an outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg at one of the nation's largest poultry processors, the documentary reveals how contaminants are evading regulators and causing more severe illnesses at a time when Americans are consuming more chicken than ever.

The episode was rated 8.57 from 14 votes.

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