Episode 1
It Hunts Us
53m7.5 / 10
In this introduction to life on the front lines, doctors in the U.S. and Asia battle the flu, and researchers race to develop a universal vaccine.
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TV series
Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak
20201 season6.9 / 10
In this docuseries, meet the heroes on the front lines of the battle against influenza and learn about their efforts to stop the next global outbreak.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak premiered January 22, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
In this docuseries, meet the heroes on the front lines of the battle against influenza and learn about their efforts to stop the next global outbreak.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Pandemic Is Now
51m7.4 / 10
Vaccine debates rage while health-care workers inoculate against the Ebola virus in Congo and influenza in detainee camps at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Episode 3
Seek, Don't Hide
51m7.0 / 10
Worldwide, scientists test animals and their handlers for emerging viruses. In the U.S. and India, doctors work long hours caring for flu patients.
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Episode 4
Hold On to Your Roots
49m7.0 / 10
Anti-vaccine debate escalates, and medical staff are attacked in Congo. Funding cuts hit hard in the U.S., but researchers in Guatemala make strides.
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Episode 5
Prayers Might Work
42m6.5 / 10
Around the world, community, family and faith help physicians and medical advocates stay strong in the face of long hours and a relentless disease.
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Episode 6
Don't Stop Now
41m6.7 / 10finale
Successes for some balance setbacks for others. Meanwhile, viral outbreaks continue to claim lives across the globe — and a larger pandemic looms.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tom Daschle
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
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Cast
Syra Madad
Tom DaschleSelfProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 6
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
Themes
influenzaoutbreakpandemicquarantinevirus