About this season
A three-month series of documentaries, hosted by actor Richard Dreyfuss, look at some of the more unusual aspects of American society. Considering that the director is David Lynch, the aspects chosen are some of the much more unusual ones. Subjects chosen for the Lynch treatment include Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the gruelling weeks of training at a US Marine boot camp.
Episodes (13)
1. Farewell to the Flesh
Aired 8 September 1990 • 30 min
The pilot episode.
2. The Eye of the Beholder
Aired 15 September 1990 • 30 min
A look at the Miss Texas Beauty Pageant.
3. Manhattan After Dark
Aired 22 September 1990 • 30 min
4. Auto-Obsession
Aired 29 September 1990 • 30 min
A video essay on America's obsessive love of automobiles.
5. Biker Nation
Aired 6 October 1990 • 30 min
6. Semper Fidelis
Aired 13 October 1990 • 30 min
7. This Gun's for Hire / Defender of the Faith
Aired 27 October 1990 • 30 min
8. After a Fashion / An American Camelot
Aired 3 November 1990 • 30 min
9. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow / Truck Stop
Aired 6 October 1990 • 30 min
10. Once Upon a Time
Aired 17 November 1990 • 30 min
11. The Class of '65
Aired 8 December 1990 • 30 min
12. Diamonds Are Forever (Last Day at Comiskey Park) / The Future That Never Was
Aired 15 December 1990 • 30 min
13. Champions
Aired 21 June 1992 • 30 min