About this season
From Executive Producer Bill Maher, The Failed Experiment is a six-part limited documentary series that offers an unprecedented look into the world of animal experimentation and the inspirational visionaries who are fighting against it.
Episodes (6)
1. How We Got Here
6.0Aired 9 January 2024 • 9 min
Explore the origin of animal experimentation and the animal rights movement.
2. Roots of Resistance
Aired 9 January 2024 • 8 min
Explore how young scientists are pushed into animal experimentation despite public opposition to it.
3. Curiosity Killed Many Cats
Aired 9 January 2024 • 8 min
Explore curiosity-based experiments on animals and the problems involved with them.
4. A Lack of Oversight
Aired 9 January 2024 • 8 min
Explore internal and external oversight of animal studies and the laboratories that conduct them.
5. Behind Lab Doors
Aired 9 January 2024 • 9 min
Explore what actually happens to animals in laboratories-as well as what occurs when the doors are finally opened.
6. Better Science
Aired 9 January 2024 • 9 min
Explore scientific advances that are relevant to humans and what viewers can do to help.