The Codebreaker
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Discover the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst who helped bring down Al Capone and break up a Nazi spy ring in South America. Her work help lay the foundation for modern codebreaking today.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3301

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Sun, May 18 1:00 A.M. Plague at the Golden Gate     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, May 19 9:00 P.M. Mr. Polaroid     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, May 20 1:00 A.M. Mr. Polaroid     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 21 4:00 A.M. Mr. Polaroid     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 21 1:00 P.M. Mr. Polaroid     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, May 24 8:00 P.M. Mr. Polaroid     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, May 25 12:00 A.M. Mr. Polaroid     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Jun 10 2:00 P.M. Casa Susanna     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Jun 11 3:00 A.M. Casa Susanna     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jun 12 4:00 A.M. Nazi Town, USA     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Jun 12 8:00 P.M. Casa Susanna     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Jun 13 12:00 A.M. Casa Susanna     NH World (11.3)
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