American Genius

American Genius (2015)

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History's greatest minds have always known that to change the world, you have to take out the competition. American Genius chronicles the competitions in innovation that pitted history's brightest minds against each other in the race to lay claim to the future. From Steve Jobs vs. Bill Gates to the Wright Brothers vs. Glen Curtiss, each episode of the show focuses on a specific rivalry, delving into the fierce power struggles, deceit, fluke timing, and raw ambition out of which innovation was born. Iconic masterminds pushed themselves to the limits of human genius, overcoming equally brilliant and ruthless competitors to turn history's greatest ideas into reality.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08Edison vs. Tesla: The Clash of the Electric Currentsjuin 22, 2015
S01E07Oppenheimer vs. Heisenberg: The War for Control of the Atomic Agejuin 22, 2015
S01E06Colt vs. Wesson: The Duel of Engineer the Weapons of Warjuin 15, 2015
S01E05The Space Racejuin 15, 2015
S01E04Hearst vs. Pulitzer: The battle to Blaze the Trail of the Modern Newspaperjuin 8, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did American Genius first premiere?

American Genius premiered on June 1, 2015.

Who hosted American Genius?

American Genius did not have a host. Instead, it was a documentary-style series with a narrator.

What network aired American Genius?

American Genius aired on National Geographic Channel.

How many episodes were in the first season of American Genius?

The first season of American Genius consisted of eight episodes.

What is the focus of American Genius?

American Genius is a series that explores the stories of some of America's most ingenious innovators and their groundbreaking discoveries.

Who are some of the innovators featured on American Genius?

Innovators featured on American Genius include Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Thomas Edison, among others.

What was the name of the episode that focused on the rivalry between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates?

The episode that focused on the rivalry between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates is titled "Jobs vs. Gates."

Which episode of American Genius focused on the Wright Brothers?

The episode that focused on the Wright Brothers is titled "The Wright Brothers vs. Curtiss."

What was the name of the episode that explored the creation of the atomic bomb?

The episode that explored the creation of the atomic bomb is titled "Oppenheimer vs. Heisenberg."

What is the name of the episode that explores the creation of Ford's Model T automobile?

The episode that explores the creation of Ford's Model T automobile is titled "Ford vs. Durant."

Who invented electric power transmission, and which episode of American Genius focuses on him?

Nikola Tesla invented electric power transmission, and the episode that focuses on him is titled "Tesla vs. Edison."

Which episode of American Genius explores the invention of the telegraph?

The episode that explores the invention of the telegraph is titled "Farnsworth vs. Sarnoff."

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  • Genierna som förändrade världen (Sweden)

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