Thomas Edison

With only three months of formal education, Thomas Edison grew up to be one of the most successful inventors of all time. Applying scientific principles to practical use, he made scores of inventions and held over thirteen hundred patents, from improvements on the telegraph and phonograph to the development of the incandescent lamp and a whole system for distributing electricity.

Edison's rise from humble beginnings and his unceasing struggle to overcome obstacles illustrate the spirit of America. His genius and investigative methods shaped the future and continue to influence new generations.

1. Opening Credits | Chapter 1: A Disembodied Voice
2. Chapter 2: Questions
3. Chapter 3: Port Huron
4. Chapter 4: Candy Butch
5. Chapter 5: A Roving Telegraph Operator
6. Chapter 6: An Inventor—Finally
7. Chapter 7: Doing Business
8. Chapter 8: A Generous Offer
9. Chapter 9: The Wizard of Menlo Park
10. Chapter 10: A Bright Idea
11. Chapter 11: The Best Lights Ever
12. Chapter 12: Mina
13. Chapter 13: Moving Pictures and Crushing Rocks
14. Chapter 14: "Yes, sir, it's mostly hard work."
15. Chapter 15: Benefactor of Mankind | Closing Credits