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
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The Pioneers
Series, Documentary, History
Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros are connected to pioneers who paved the way for modern-day descendants.
01:00 - 02:00
Breaking the Deadlock
AI: Who's in Control?
Series, Public affairs, Debate
A panel of leaders in tech, culture, politics and journalism explores AI through challenging hypothetical scenarios: the choices local communities make, privacy and policing and its impact on our lives, with the goal of finding common ground.
02:00 - 03:00
In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership
Special, Documentary
Leadership lessons learned from presidents and first ladies.
03:00 - 04:00
Amanpour and Company
Series, Public affairs
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
04:00 - 05:00
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The Pioneers
Series, Documentary, History
Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros are connected to pioneers who paved the way for modern-day descendants.
05:00 - 06:00
Breaking the Deadlock
AI: Who's in Control?
Series, Public affairs, Debate
A panel of leaders in tech, culture, politics and journalism explores AI through challenging hypothetical scenarios: the choices local communities make, privacy and policing and its impact on our lives, with the goal of finding common ground.
06:00 - 07:00
In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership
Special, Documentary
Leadership lessons learned from presidents and first ladies.
07:00 - 09:00
Independent Lens
Seeds
Series, Documentary, Entertainment
A visual exploration of Black centennial farmers in the Southern U.S., including the enduring power of land ownership despite obstacles.
09:00 - 10:00
Antiques Roadshow
Vintage First Finds 6
Series, Collectibles, Art
A Duncan Phyfe sewing table circa 1805; a 1924 Jane Peterson painting; Tiffany vases circa 1895.
10:00 - 10:30
Arthur
Fernkenstein's Monster; D.W. Dancing Queen
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Animals
Fern's tale scares Arthur and the gang so much they become afraid of her; Binky tries to teach D.W. how to dance.
10:30 - 11:00
Odd Squad
Cake Day Part I; Cake Day Part II
Series, Children, Educational, Entertainment
Ozzie and Orli travel to the future with the hope of saving Odd Squad; Ozzie and Orli must think outside the box to save Odd Squad.
11:00 - 11:30
Wild Kratts
A Bat in the Brownies
Series, Children, Educational, Science, Nature, Animals, Animated
A little brown bat crash-lands into a plate of Jimmy Z's brownies.
11:30 - 12:00
Weather Hunters
Oh, the Humidity!
Series, Animated, Children, Entertainment, Educational
Unexpected humidity threatens to jeopardize Corky's video for the science day celebration at school.
12:00 - 12:30
Lyla in the Loop
Uh-oh!; The Puddle
Series, Animated, Children, Entertainment, Educational
Lyla feels guilty when she causes a group project to break; Lyla's glider toy gets stuck in a big puddle.
12:30 - 13:00
Carl the Collector
The Autograph Collection; the Rope Collection
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Entertainment
When Nico teases Carl about bikes being for babies, he sets out to prove Nico wrong; Carl and his Fuzzytown friends can't wait to build a tree fort, but Carl has a hard time working as a team.
13:00 - 13:30
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Katerina's Costume; Dress Up Day
Series, Animated, Children, Educational
Katerina has trouble deciding what she wants to be for Dress Up Day; the children show off their fancy costumes during the annual parade.
13:30 - 14:00
Super Why's Comic Book Adventures
Things That go OO in the Night!; Tricks and Treats!; Costume Catastrophe!
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Action, Entertainment
A ghost needs to find her "oo" sound; The Eraser gets greedy while trick-or-treating; Princess Presto's Halloween costume spell goes magically wrong.
14:00 - 14:30
Phoebe & Jay
Fire Drill; Fruit Juice Frenzy
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Entertainment
Phoebe, Jay and Lupe practice their fire safety plan when the fire inspector visits; Phoebe and Jay buy juice from Mr. Aguilar.
14:30 - 15:00
Sesame Street
Abby's Magical Dragons
Series, Children, Educational, Entertainment
While watching baby dragons for the first time, Abby, Elmo and crew join voices for a soothing bedtime bop to make sure the little beasties go to sleep.
15:00 - 15:30
Work It Out Wombats!
Summerween; Make It Snow
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Adventure
The Wombats create a summer version of Halloween; the Wombats design and build their own snow globe.
15:30 - 16:00
Donkey Hodie
Super Duper Sleepover; Mountain Climb Time
Series, Children, Entertainment, Educational, Animated
Donkey and Panda's sleepover is all playing and dancing until the lights go out and a monster appears; Donkey and Panda try to climb Mt. Really High Up.
16:00 - 16:30
Rosie's Rules
An Anniversary Tradition; Chiles en Nogada Day
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Entertainment, Adventure
Rosie, Crystal and Iggy try to recreate Mom and Papá's beach anniversary tradition at home; it's Chiles en Nogada Day, but when Papá loses the recipe, it's up to Rosie to figure out who else might have it.
16:30 - 17:00
Elinor Wonders Why
Butterfly Party; More Than One Right Way
Series, Animated, Children, Entertainment, Educational
Olive wants to organize something special for her mom's birthday; Elinor, Ari and Olive make spiderweb decorations for Ms. Mole's classroom.
17:00 - 18:00
Wild Kratts: Creepy Creatures
Children, Holiday, Special, Entertainment, Educational, Animated
Martin and Chris reveal some of the creepiest creature powers on the planet.
18:00 - 18:30
Baking With Julia
Chocolate Mint Nightcaps With Marcel Desaulniers
Series, Cooking, How-to
Chef Marcel Desaulniers prepares oven-roasted plum cakes with chocolate sauce and chocolate-mint nightcaps.
18:30 - 19:00
Ask This Old House
Rain Barrel; Pooling Patio
Series, House/garden, How-to, Home improvement
Installing a rain barrel; installing a drain to divert water from a patio; the team shares new additions to their tool bags.
19:00 - 20:00
Hotel Portofino
Alliances
Series, Drama, Crime, Thriller
Cecil seeks a way back into Bella's affections; Lucian and Constance confess their feelings; Nish targets Mussolini's fascists.
20:00 - 21:00
Nature
Tiger Island Part I
Series, Anthology, Nature
Following the lives of two tiger mothers and how they raise their cubs on an island full of threats in the forests of western Nepal.
21:00 - 22:00
NOVA
Evolution: Need to Feed
Series, Science, Nature, Anthology
The surprising story of how our planet's diverse creatures became the furious feeding machines they are today.
22:00 - 23:00
Antiques Roadshow
Kooky & Spooky
Series, Collectibles, Art
A rag doll named Chucky; a Leonora Carrington painting; a "Bride of Frankenstein" pressbook.
23:00 - 00:00
PBS News Hour
Series, News
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.