TV American Experience - Season 28 Episode 3 : Murder of a President American Experience - Season 28 Episode 3 : Murder of a President 6.6/10 by 43 users The story of James Garfield, one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president, and his assassination by a deluded madman named Charles Guiteau. The story follows Garfield's unprecedented rise to power, his shooting only four months into his presidency, and its bizarre and heartbreaking aftermath. Details Casts Posters Images Title American Experience - Season 28 Episode 3 : Murder of a President Alternative Titles The American Experience First Air Date 1988-10-04 Last Air Date 2026-01-06 Number of Episodes 400 Number of Seasons 38 Genres Documentary, Networks PBS, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List American Experience Season 28 :Episode 1 Bonnie & Clyde Bonnie & Clyde 2016-01-19 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 28 :Episode 2 The Mine Wars The Mine Wars 2016-01-26 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 28 :Episode 3 Murder of a President Murder of a President 2016-02-02 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 28 :Episode 4 The Perfect Crime The Perfect Crime 2016-02-09 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 28 :Episode 5 Space Men Space Men 2016-03-01 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 28 :Episode 6 The Boys of '36 The Boys of '36 2016-08-02 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 28 :Episode 7 Tesla Tesla 2016-10-18 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 28 :Episode 8 The Battle of Chosin The Battle of Chosin 2016-11-01 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.