Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.
| Title | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Unauthorized History of the NFL | 1983-01-17 |
| 2 | 88 Seconds in Greensboro | 1983-01-24 |
| 3 | In the Shadow of the Capitol | 1983-01-31 |
| 4 | A Chinese Affair | 1983-02-07 |
| 5 | God's Banker | 1983-02-14 |
| 6 | Pentagon, Inc. | 1983-02-21 |
| 7 | Gunfight USA | 1983-02-28 |
| 8 | Children of Pride | 1983-03-07 |
| 9 | A Journey to Russia | 1983-03-21 |
| 10 | Daisy - Story of a Facelift | 1983-03-28 |
| 11 | Space - The Race for High Ground | 1983-04-11 |
| 12 | Abortion Clinic | 1983-04-18 |
| 13 | Crisis in Zimbabwe | 1983-04-25 |
| 14 | Air Crash | 1983-05-02 |
| 15 | Looking for Mao | 1983-05-09 |
| 16 | Israel: Between the River and the Sea | 1983-05-16 |
| 17 | In Our Water | 1983-05-23 |
| 18 | Vietnam Memorial | 1983-05-30 |
| 19 | For the Good of All | 1983-06-06 |
| 20 | The Russians are Here | 1983-06-13 |
| 21 | Who Decides Disability? | 1983-06-20 |
| 22 | Crossfire in El Salvador | 1983-06-27 |
| 23 | Sanctuary | 1983-07-04 |
| 24 | Moneylenders | 1983-07-11 |
| 25 | Klaus Barbie: the American Connection | 1983-07-18 |