TV Series

How the States Got Their Shapes (2010)

Name: How the States Got Their Shapes
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Brian Unger

Exploring the intricate history behind America's state boundaries, this engaging series reveals how borders were formed and examines intriguing topics such as failed states and ...

TV SERIES 2 Seasons

Episodes

S01E01 - Episode 1 S01E01 - A River Runs Through It S01E02 - Episode 2 S01E02 - The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles S01E03 - Episode 3 S01E03 - Force of Nature S01E04 - Episode 4 S01E04 - State of Rebellion S01E05 - Episode 5 S01E05 - Living on the Edge S01E06 - Episode 6 S01E06 - Use it or Lose it S01E07 - Episode 7 S01E07 - Church and States S01E08 - Episode 8 S01E08 - A Boom with a View S01E09 - Episode 9 S01E09 - Culture Clash S01E10 - Episode 10 S01E10 - Mouthing Off

S02E01 - Red State vs. Blue State S02E01 - Episode 1 S02E02 - White Collar vs. Blue Collar S02E03 - Hillbilly vs. Redneck S02E03 - Episode 3 S02E04 - Episode 4 S02E04 - Hatfields vs. McCoys S02E05 - Episode 5 S02E05 - North vs. South S02E06 - Episode 6 S02E06 - Bigfoot vs. Aliens S02E07 - Great Lakes, Big Stakes S02E08 - Episode 8 S02E08 - Battle of the Bible Belt S02E09 - Vice vs. Virtue S02E10 - Episode 10 S02E10 - Midwest vs. The Rest S02E11 - Is West Best? S02E12 - City vs. Country S02E13 - East vs. West S02E14 - Rebels & Outlaws S02E15 - Mess with Texas S02E16 - State vs. State S02E17 - Rich vs Poor S02E18 - Big vs Small S02E19 - The United Shapes of America

Documentary

Exploring the intricate history behind America's state boundaries, this engaging series reveals how borders were formed and examines intriguing topics such as failed states and proposals for new ones. It offers a rich tapestry of local culture and identity, highlighting both the literal and metaphorical "shapes" of each state. Host Brian Unger journeys across the country, meeting residents, visiting significant historical sites, and sharing his insights while driving. Notable historians contribute brief historical overviews, enriching the narrative and providing context to the stories behind the maps.

Year 2010

Country US

Seasons 2