Watch The Contenders

Name: The Contenders
Genre: History
Released: September 09, 2011
Cast: David Pietrusza, Peter Slen, John J. Evers

2011
1 Season

The Contenders is a television series airing on C-SPAN that premiered in 2011. The show is hosted by David Pietrusza, Peter Slen, and John J. Evers. The series focuses on the top presidential candidates of the 20th century, highlighting their lives, careers, and legacy. The Contenders is a comprehensive look at some of the most influential politicians of the past century and the campaigns that shaped American history.

Each episode of the show features one presidential candidate and their campaign. The series aims to provide viewers with a deeper understanding of the candidates and the issues they faced. The show does not focus solely on the candidates

The Contenders is a series that ran for 1 seasons (9 episodes) between September 9, 2011 and on C-SPAN

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Seasons

9. Bush and Obama — The Master Strategists

November 1, 2016

Bush and Obama

8. Ferraro and Palin — The Trailblazers

October 25, 2016

Discussion on Ferraro and Palin.

7. Perot and Nader — The Independents

October 18, 2016

Discussion on Perot and Nade.

6. Goldwater and Reagan — The Conservatives

October 11, 2016

Discussion on Goldwater and Reagan.

5. Hart and Jackson — The Visionaries

October 4, 2016

Discussion on Hart and Jackson.

4. Dukakis and Romney — The Technocrats

September 27, 2016

Dukakis and Romney

3. Howard Dean and Pat Buchanan - The Flamethrowers

September 20, 2016

Summary not available

2. Chisholm/McCain - The Straight Talker

September 13, 2016

Summary not available

1. Henry Clay

September 9, 2011

On the first day of his first session in Congress, Henry Clay was chosen Speaker of the House, something that's never been done before or since.

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Where to Watch The Contenders

The Contenders is available for streaming on the C-SPAN website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Contenders on demand at and PBS.