MonstrumThe world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn't afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster in each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster…
RidleyRidley follows charismatic Detective Inspector Alex Ridley, who is retiring from the police after years of dedicated service. After twenty-five years as a homicide copper, Ridley has been nudged out of the job he loves. But the prospect of retirement is not a particularly…
Legacy List with Matt PaxtonLegacy List with Matt Paxton is a compelling new one hour series about our homes, the hidden treasures, heirlooms and the precious memories attached to those items. As millions of Baby Boomers downsize their own homes or settle the estates of family members, they will discover…
Victoria & Albert: The Royal WeddingIn Victoria & Albert: The Royal Wedding, Lucy Worsley restages their wedding. Each detail is brought back to life in a spectacular ceremony as Lucy reveals how this event saved the monarchy and invented modern marriage. Aided by a team of experts, Lucy recreates the most…
Planet CaliforniaA celebration of California's wildlife and wild places, and their coexistence with the 40 million people who call it home. Famous for its beaches and Hollywood, California is also a wellspring of biodiversity. Bounded by mountains, deserts and the Pacific Ocean, here are iconic…
Tavis SmileyTavis Smiley features a unique mix of news and pop culture to combine for one thought-provoking and entertaining program. A hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, it features interviews with artists, activists, newsmakers, politicians and everyday people. Since its first…
10 That Changed AmericaExplore some building trends that might influence our future landscape. It's an architectural journey - and along the way, you'll find out how these buildings, homes, parks, and towns became icons. 10 that Changed America is hosted by Geoffrey Baer, an Emmy Award winning…
American PlayhouseAmerican Playhouse was an anthology series that aired on PBS from 1982-1993.
Adventures from the Book of VirtuesAdventures from the Book of Virtues was based on the ousted U.S. Secretary of Education William J. Bennett's anthology of classic stories from around the world. The animated shows center around two youngsters who confront the universal uncertainties and fears of childhood with…
FETCH! with Ruff RuffmanFETCH! is a reality-based game show where young contestants take on various challenges to gain points.
The Supreme Court"It's known as the court of last resort -- the Supreme Court -- where nine judges appointed for life make monumental decisions that govern our everyday lives, from the contents of the nation's daily newspapers to what we can do in the privacy of our own homes. With immense power…
Newton's AppleNewton's Apple is a science educational live audience show. Hosted by Bill Nye. The show is where kids got the questions and Bill Nye has got the answer.
Ancient SkiesDiscover how centuries of knowledge, experimentation, and engineering helped our ancestors understand the mysteries of space. Expert contributors decode astronomical myths and uncover the science behind their origins.With breathtaking CGI, beautiful landscape footage and some of…
HemingwayHemingway interweaves a close study of the biographical events of the author's life with excerpts from his fiction, non-fiction and short stories, informed by interviews with celebrated writers, scholars and Hemingway's son, Patrick. The filmmakers explore the painstaking…
PBS American PortraitStories shared on this site are part of a national storytelling project. These stories are woven into the American Portrait docuseries & TV specials, airing on PBS member stations across the country.
Travels to the Edge with Art WolfeRevel in the beauty of awe-inspiring landscapes and the unique animals and people that inhabit them through an artist's lens in Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe—a 13-episode series airing nationwide on your local public television station.
Africa's Great CivilizationsIn his new six-hour series, Africa's Great Civilizations, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a new look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. This is a breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history,…
La Frontera with Pati JinichPati Jinich, chef and James Beard Award-winning host, experiences the culture, people and cuisine around the US-Mexico border.
Reading RainbowReading Rainbow is an American children's television series aired by PBS from June 6, 1983 until November 10, 2006 that encouraged reading among children. The award-winning public television series garnered over 200 broadcast awards, including scores of Emmy Awards, many for…
Liberty's KidsLiberty's Kids was a truly "revolutionary" children's animated series by DIC. For as long as it ran on PBS, Liberty's Kids entertained seven to twelve-year-olds while introducing them to the exciting stories and people behind the birth of a nation. The program unfurled its…
The Dust BowlThe Dust Bowl chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, in which the frenzied wheat boom of the "Great Plow-Up", followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation. Vivid interviews with twenty-six…
Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson is a two-part portrait of one of the most fascinating and complicated figures ever to walk across America's public stage – our enigmatic and brilliant third president and founding father. Thomas Jefferson embodies within his own life the most profound…
We'll Meet AgainExploring some of history's most dramatic events from across the globe through the personal stories of those who experienced them, the series brings together people whose lives intersected at pivotal moments. Executive produced and reported by Ann Curry, each episode of We'll…
H2O: The Molecule That Made UsH20: The Molecule That Made Us dramatically reveals how water underpins every aspect of our existence. In the emptiness of outer space, Earth is alive because of water. Humanity's relationship with this simple molecule is everything.
The Windsors: A Royal FamilySpanning four generations--from the early 1900s and the reign of King George V, through Diana's tragic death and a new millennium—this 4-part film is a mesmerizing in-depth look at Britain's royal family, highlighted by rare footage and revealing interviews with royal family…
Marty Stouffer's Wild AmericaMarty Stouffer's Wild America was the first wildlife and nature series to focus exclusively on the wild animals and wild lands of North America. Hosted by award-winning wildlife photographer and premier naturalist Marty Stouffer the series featured footage of mammals birds…
Uranium: Twisting the Dragon's TailUranium: Twisting the Dragon's Tail is a stunning documentary series exploring the incredible story of uranium, from its creation in an exploding star to its deployment in nuclear weapons, nuclear power, and nuclear medicine. It's a journey across nine countries and more than a…
Your Inner FishHave you ever wondered why the human body looks the way it does? Why our hands have five fingers instead of six? Why we walk on two legs instead of four? It took more than 350 million years for the human body to take shape. How did it become the complicated, quirky, amazing…
Market WarriorsFrom the producers of Antiques Roadshow, this new series pits expert shoppers against one another as they scour flea markets all over the U.S., seeking out vintage valuables that can be sold at auction for a profit. Armed with only a specific amount of money, each of the four…
Christmas With The Tabernacle ChoirChristmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is an annual Holiday special that airs each year exclusively on PBS in December. Veteran newscaster Tom Brokaw and Tony Award-winning tenor Alfie Boe join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in a concert of…
