Citizen Nation
Diverse teens from across America come together to compete in a prestigious civics competition, bringing their unique perspectives and backgrounds to the intellectual arena.
Director: Bret Sigler
S1.E1 ∙ Chasing Victory
The premiere episode introduces We the People participants as they begin the school year. Two teams from Wyoming embody the state's independent spirit. A Las Vegas team includes students whose families are recent immigrants from Nigeria, Thailand, and the Philippines. Maggie L. Walker Governor's School in Richmond, Va., the defending national champion, is the team to beat.
S1.E2 ∙ In the Fray
In Episode 2, the pressure heats up. One participant from Virginia becomes eligible to vote in an election where his father, the coach of a rival team, is a candidate. Students on a West Virginia team confront fallout from poverty and opioid addiction in their community, yet remain steadfast in the hope of attending college. A Las Vegas team must overcome grief and persevere after a deadly shooting rampage at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
S1.E3 ∙ The Hustle
In Episode 3, stakes are high as teams across the country prepare for their state competitions; only the winners will advance to the final in Washington. Balancing deeply personal challenges, and tricky team dynamics, star students from Wyoming, Nevada and Virginia push themselves to the limits. A strong new contender emerges from Wauwatosa, Wisc., if the team can survive a competition derailed by a blizzard.
