Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose
Overview
Craig Ferguson hits the road from one side of the country to the other, digging into the core beliefs and messy contradictions that shape America. With his trademark wit and personal perspective, he explores the nation’s founding principles while reflecting on what it meant to become a U.S. citizen himself. Along the journey, he stops at famous landmarks and offbeat spots alike, chatting with comedians, business owners, historians, and regular folks who offer their own takes on the American experience.
Episodes
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1
Becoming American
Growing up in Scotland, Craig always imagined himself as an American. Twenty years after earning his citizenship, he sits down with fellow immigrants ...
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2
Capitalism
Craig dives into the heart of capitalism, setting off on a solo venture to start his own business and questioning whether the American dream still thr...
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3
The First Amendment
Comedian Craig, a proud American, puts the First Amendment on stage every day. He sits down with a fellow comic, a political cartoonist, a pair of Fou...
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4
Individualism
From Jay Leno’s private garage to the sprawling Everglades, Craig travels across America to examine the nation’s deep-rooted self-image: the rugge...
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Patriotism
Craig sits down with a range of fellow Americans—actor Jason Biggs and a veteran who charged Omaha Beach on D-Day among them—to break down the man...
