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S5·E6 Desperately Seeking Baby

Episode
Season 5, Episode 6
Air Date
March 3, 1987
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 3, 1987
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Synopsis

Two million American couples desperately want babies and can’t have them. They are turning to private adoption deals brokered by lawyers and counselors. Sometimes they get a new baby and a happy home; sometimes their hearts are broken. Frontline looks at a system filled with ambiguity and heartbreak.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 6 of Frontline air?

Season 5, Episode 6 ('Desperately Seeking Baby') originally aired on March 3, 1987.

How long is Season 5 Episode 6 ('Desperately Seeking Baby')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Frontline.

What happens in Frontline Season 5 Episode 6?

Two million American couples desperately want babies and can’t have them. They are turning to private adoption deals brokered by lawyers and counselors. Sometimes they get a new baby and a happy home; sometimes their hearts are broken. Frontline looks at a system filled with ambiguity and heartbreak...

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