Is There a New Episode of The Americas Tonight? (March 16, 2025)
Get ready to go exploring “The Gulf Coast” with Tom Hanks as your guide!
After exploring "The Frozen North" in last week's episode, NBC's acclaimed nature docuseries, The Americas, is headed for much warmer territory in the show's sixth chapter: "The Gulf Coast."
Hailing from decorated nature producer Mike Gunton, the 10-episode limited series features narration from Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump, Toy Story).
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For those of you keeping count at home, we’ve still got four hour-long episodes yet to come, including an all-new installment that’s set to debut tonight — Sunday, March 16. Keep scrolling for more on what’s next on The Americas, including everything you need to know so you don’t miss a single minute!
Is The Americas new tonight, Sunday, March 16?
Yes, there's an all-new episode of The Americas tonight, Sunday, March 16: "The Gulf Coast," airing at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC.
Tonight’s new episode, the series’ sixth installment, "highlights a range of species, from Florida’s manatees seeking refuge in freshwater springs to burrowing owls in Marco Island adapting to life in suburban neighborhoods," writes Gulf Coast News. "Other dramatic moments include deep-sea hunting and intimate animal courtship, showcasing nature’s resilience in an ever-changing world."
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The outlet's synopsis continues: "The episode ... explores the region's fragile ecosystems, including Florida’s underground aquifers that sustain blind salamanders and the delicate balance between predator and prey in the Everglades, where kites hunt for snails. In Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, alligators dominate the waterways, while the Mississippi Delta’s shifting landscapes serve as a vital habitat for countless species."
How can you watch The Americas?
The Americas airs each of its remaining weekly installments Sundays at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC. All episodes will be available to stream next-day on Peacock.
The last four episodes of The Americas include "The Andes," "The Caribbean," "The West Coast," and "Patagonia." A making-of-special will debut Monday, April 21 on Peacock.
The NBCUniversal streaming platform offers two monthly subscription plans: Premium ($7.99 a month with ads) and Premium Plus ($13.99 a month with no ads and download access for certain titles). If you're a student, you can enjoy the Premium plan for just $1.99 for an entire year!
