PBS Stream
United States
PBS Stream is the digital extension of the public broadcasting service in the United States, focusing on on-demand access to documentary series, independent films, and cultural programming. Its content library draws from the broader PBS network, covering topics like science, history, nature, and current events. Viewers can find long-form journalism, arts performances, and educational material aimed at adults and older students. The service does not carry live sports or commercial breaks, relying instead on funding from member stations and viewer contributions.
Available through the PBS website and mobile apps, the stream allows users to watch full episodes without a cable subscription. Some content is free, while other material requires a Passport membership linked to a local station. The platform updates its catalog regularly, with new episodes appearing after their broadcast premiere. TV guide listings for the linear PBS channels remain separate from this on-demand offering.
Schedule
00:00 - 01:00
Antiques Roadshow
Vintage Baltimore 2021 Hour 1
Series, Collectibles, Art
Plains & Prairie American Indian art; a presentation sword with a Lincoln-signed appointment; an 1885 Opening Day baseball program.
01:00 - 02:00
PBS News Hour
Series, News
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
02:00 - 03:00
Antiques Roadshow
Maryland Zoo Hour 2
Series, Collectibles, Art
Topps uncut card sheets from 1973; a ring collection circa 1970; a 1967 Ram Kumar oil painting.
03:00 - 04:00
Antiques Roadshow
Maryland Zoo Hour 3
Series, Collectibles, Art
George Patton's gold World War I trench watch; a 1949 Charles Loloma pot; a 1944 Joseph Erlanger's Nobel Prize and diploma.
04:00 - 05:30
POV
The Gas Station Attendant
Series, Documentary, Biography
A portrait of a complex father-daughter bond and the immigrant working class in America.
05:30 - 06:30
Amanpour and Company
Series, Public affairs
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
06:30 - 07:30
Antiques Roadshow
Maryland Zoo Hour 2
Series, Collectibles, Art
Topps uncut card sheets from 1973; a ring collection circa 1970; a 1967 Ram Kumar oil painting.
07:30 - 08:30
Antiques Roadshow
Maryland Zoo Hour 3
Series, Collectibles, Art
George Patton's gold World War I trench watch; a 1949 Charles Loloma pot; a 1944 Joseph Erlanger's Nobel Prize and diploma.
08:30 - 10:00
POV
The Gas Station Attendant
Series, Documentary, Biography
A portrait of a complex father-daughter bond and the immigrant working class in America.
10:00 - 11:00
Patience
Hostage
Series, Crime drama, Drama
Patience and Frankie are held hostage by an armed escaped prisoner claiming she is innocent; personal secrets start to emerge.
11:00 - 12:00
Grantchester on Masterpiece
Series, Crime drama, Mystery
In the aftermath of the siege, Geordie fights for his life; Alphy tracks a fugitive through the countryside; the Grantchester family must face final questions of love, redemption and forgiveness.
12:00 - 12:30
Arthur
Arthur Makes Waves; It Came From Beyond
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Animals
Arthur and D.W. look for a place to keep cool; Grandma Thora takes in a stray dog.
12:30 - 13:00
Odd Squad
Orchid's Almost Half Hour Talent Show; The Perfect Score
Series, Children, Educational, Entertainment
All the agents want to appear on Orchid's talent show; villain report card day.
13:00 - 13:30
Wild Kratts
Desert Elves
Series, Children, Educational, Science, Nature, Animals, Animated
Elf owl helps the Kratt Brothers find Koki and Jimmy after they become stranded in the desert.
13:30 - 14:00
Weather Hunters
Mother's Day Rainbow
Series, Animated, Entertainment, Educational, Children
The kids learn what colors make up a rainbow just in time for a Mother's Day surprise.
14:00 - 14:30
Lyla in the Loop
Sanitation Situation; Stu Rides the Bus
Series, Animated, Children, Entertainment, Educational
Lyla and Stu help out when the neighborhood garbage truck malfunctions; Lyla and Louisa take a ride on the city bus and accidentally lose Stu.
14:30 - 15:00
Carl the Collector
A Wiggle Waggle Worries; The Pine Cone Collection
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Entertainment
Sheldon can't wait for Carl to play his favorite beach game; Lotta and her friends search for Lotta's lost blanket.
15:00 - 15:30
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel and Miss Elaina's Obstacle Course; Daniel and O's Magic Show
Series, Animated, Children, Educational
Miss Elaina and Daniel find a way to play in her obstacle course on their own; Daniel and O put on a magic show.
15:30 - 16:00
Phoebe & Jay
Lost and Found; Comic Tragedy
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Entertainment
Phoebe and Jay use a checklist to guide them through their tasks; Jay creates his first comic book and learns about the importance of page order.
16:00 - 16:30
Sesame Street
Tee Ball Trouble
Series, Children, Educational, Entertainment
Papa Bear wants to teach Baby Bear Tee ball, but Baby Bear would rather prefer to draw the ball than hit it.
16:30 - 17:00
Work It Out Wombats!
Zadie's Horrible Haircut; A Day Out With Babby
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Adventure
Zadie must face her fear and go to the barber for a haircut; Malik discovers smart devices have limitations.
17:00 - 17:30
Donkey Hodie
The Yodel Birds Are Coming; A Lot of Hot!
Series, Children, Entertainment, Educational, Animated
The pals want to hear the Yodel Birds sing, but they must build them a rest nest first; Donkey and Duck Duck want to cool everyone off with lemonade.
17:30 - 18:00
Rosie's Rules
Royal Rosie; Rosie's No-Strawberry Stand
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Entertainment, Adventure
Rosie helps Mom set up for story time when the Purple Knight visits the bookstore; Rosie and Javi make a strawberry horchata stand.
18:00 - 18:30
Elinor Wonders Why
Blackout; Tree That Eats Toys
Series, Animated, Children, Entertainment, Educational
Elinor's power goes out, making her house look different; Elinor's Frisbee gets stuck in a tree.
18:30 - 19:00
Alma's Way
Granny on the Go; Chacho's Day Out
Series, Animated, Children, Entertainment, Educational
Alma visits with Granny Isa by video chat; Alma must figure out how to help Chacho have fun.
19:00 - 19:30
Molly of Denali
Basketball Blues
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Comedy
Alaska state basketball champion Kamaka Hepa offers Molly and her basketball team pointers on the court.
19:30 - 20:00
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Rukmini Devi; I Am Bob Ross
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Entertainment, Educational
Rukmini Devi reminds Xavier and Yadina why their annual family walk is special; Bob Ross shows Yadina that a small blunder can be a happy accident.
20:00 - 20:30
Baking With Julia
Pecan Sticky Buns and Savoury With Nancy Silverton
Series, Cooking, How-to
Nancy Silverton prepares twice-baked brioche, brioche pockets, pecan sticky buns and brioche tart.
20:30 - 21:00
This Old House
Cape Ann: Master Craftsmen
Series, Home improvement, How-to, House/garden
Fabricating a custom brass handrail; creating a chalkboard finish in the playroom; reinstalling the repaired balusters; a lesson in make-up air; work begins on a custom dining table; smart electricity.
21:00 - 22:00
The Great American Recipe
The Daily Dish
Series, Cooking, Competition Reality
Nine cooks present their favorite go-to quick meals and crowd-pleasers; recipes range from shrimp tacos to spicy Sriracha pasta.
22:00 - 23:00
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The Road We Took
Series, Documentary, History
Mapping the roots of actress Lizzy Caplan and comic Hasan Minhaj, moving from shtetls in Eastern Europe to farmlands in northern India.
23:00 - 00:00
Once Upon a Time in Space
Politics Always Wins
Series, Science, Documentary
The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.