Plot Synopsis

This six-part documentary series chronicles the cultural, political and financial impact of the 1980s in the United States. From classic '80s music videos, like Michael Jackson's "Thriller," to the Miracle on Ice and from Jane Fonda home-workout tapes to the first female political leaders, THE '80S: THE DECADE THAT MADE US highlights big moments, important people, historical events and critical inventions that affected culture. Nat Geo debuted two back-to-back new episodes of this series on three consecutive nights: Sunday (April 14) from 8-10pm ET and then 9-11pm ET on Monday (April 15) and Tuesday (April 16).