National Geographic has unveiled the trailer for Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America, a three-part docuseries of moment-by-moment account of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
On April 19, 1995, the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history devastated the nation, claiming 168 lives—including 19 children—and injuring hundreds more.
Now 30 years later, from 72 Films, and director Ceri Isfryn, the series premieres April 2 at 8/7c on National Geographic and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America features a rare archive and powerful first-hand testimony from witnesses—some sharing their stories for the first time. Former President Bill Clinton and former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating reflect on leading a nation in mourning, while survivor Amy Downs relives the harrowing experience of being trapped in the rubble for hours. Edye Raines recalls the frantic search for her two missing children, and first responders, including district fire chief Mike Shannon, recall the desperate fight to save lives. FBI Special Agent in Charge Bob Ricks describes the race against time to find the bomber and bring him to justice. The series provides an intimate yet sweeping portrait of survival, courage and the pursuit of justice in the face of an unthinkable tragedy.
Watch the official trailer for Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America
EPISODES
EPISODE 1: EXPLOSION
Premieres April 2 at 8/7c
April 19, 1995, begins like any other day in Oklahoma City until a bomb explodes outside a federal building. Oklahomans are plunged into chaos, and first responders race against the clock to save those trapped inside. Meanwhile, the media searches for answers, and the FBI begins what will become one of their biggest investigations.
EPISODE 2: MANHUNT
Premieres April 2 at 9/8c
Reports of a second explosive cause mass panic and an evacuation is ordered. Fighting their instincts, first responders must leave survivors trapped and fearing for their lives. The country questions who would strike a federal building in the heartland as the FBI launches a nationwide search to find those responsible for the worst domestic terrorist attack in American history.
EPISODE 3: JUSTICE
Premieres April 2 at 10/9c
President Clinton arrives in Oklahoma as grieving families come together to remember those they have lost. The nation grapples with the reality that the bomber is an American veteran who shows no remorse. As the trial begins, the government seeks the death penalty for the worst domestic terrorist attack in US history.