S1·E1 What Is America?
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 4, 2018
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Anthony Hemingway
- Writer
- James DeMonaco
- Score
- 6/10 (21 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc
Aired September 4, 2018 43 min ★ 6.0/10 · 21 TMDB votes
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
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Synopsis
Once a year, any and all crime -- including murder -- is legal in America for a period of 12 hours.
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Director & writers
James DeMonacoWriterAnthony HemingwayDirector
Guest stars
Jared BankensAsshole Adam StephensonMark Cantoff Jessica MieselAlison AzMarie LivingstonBracka Reed DiamondAlbert Stanton Joe ChrestRoss Bailes William BaldwinDavid Ryker Andrea FrankleEllie Stanton Paulina GálvezCatalina Fiona DourifGood Leader Tavis Deneen TylerLorraine Barbour Maddie NicholsKaylee David ShiflettHomeless Man Shauna RappoldNurse Kyle ClementsCarnival purger (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Purge air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('What Is America?') originally aired on September 4, 2018.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('What Is America?')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in The Purge Season 1 Episode 1?
Once a year, any and all crime -- including murder -- is legal in America for a period of 12 hours....
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