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Season 1 of Smithsonian Spotlight

Episode 1: National Museum of African American History

Episode 2: Antarctica with Michael Lang

Episode 3: STRI with Biff Bermingham

Episode 4: Barcode of Life

Episode 5: Space: The Last 50 Years (watch here)

Episode 6: Artists in Their Studio

Season 2 of Smithsonian Spotlight

Episode 1: Mariachi

Episode 2: Vice Presidents

Episode 3: Black Holes

Episode 4: Wild Horses

Episode 5: Hillotypes

Episode 6: Click! (watch here)

Episode 7: Elisofon

Episode 8: Ocean Hall

Episode 9: Political Memorabilia

Episode 10: Scurlock Studio

Episode 11: Invasive Species

Episode 12: Lincoln's Men

Season 3 of Smithsonian Spotlight

Episode 1: Making a Winning Portrait

Episode 2: Bug House

Episode 3: Transforming America's History

Episode 4: National Design Awards 10th Anniversary

Episode 5: 100 Years of Natural History (watch here)

Episode 6: Seeking Deep Sea Treasures

Episode 7: Peacock Room

Season 4 of Smithsonian Spotlight

Episode 1: Human Origins

Episode 2: Space: Bots or Bodies (watch here)

Episode 3: Denying the Moon Landings (watch here)

Episode 4: Design Triennial

Episode 5: Picture Perfect (watch here)

Episode 6: Museum in the Making (watch here)

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