Editor's Review
Dive into the world of informative and heartwarming entertainment with the PBS app! 🌍 Stream iconic series like All Creatures Great & Small and Call the Midwife, along with compelling documentaries such as Ken Burns’ American Buffalo. PBS brings you the latest news, live TV from your local PBS station, and a vast library of award-winning documentaries and series, all in one place. Download the PBS app and stream thousands of full-length episodes anytime, anywhere! 🎉
With the PBS app, watching TV is now easier than ever! 📱 Whether you’re on your mobile phone, tablet, or Smart TV, you can enjoy your favorite series and discover brand new shows, live or on demand. Unlike other streaming apps, PBS lets you access local TV live, keeping you connected to your community with local PBS station shows. 📺
Stay informed with the latest news through programs like Frontline, PBS News Hour, and Washington Week with The Atlantic. 📰 Indulge in British dramas with Masterpiece classics such as Sherlock, Wolf Hall, Grantchester, and Sanditon. 🕵️♀️ Explore history and science with new episodes of Finding Your Roots, Antiques Roadshow, Nature, and NOVA. 🕰️ Discover captivating musical performances with Great Performances and Austin City Limits. 🎶 With new videos and episodes added daily, you’ll never miss a show! 🌟
What do you get with the FREE PBS App?
STREAM LOCAL & LIVE TV
- Connect to your local PBS station and watch your local station livestream 📡
- Tune in to the latest from your local community on the PBS app 🏘️
- Stream your local station TV channel live anytime 🕰️
WATCH TV SHOWS ON DEMAND
- Watch TV shows on demand with the PBS app 🎬
- TV shows of all genres - from drama and romance to murder and mystery ❤️🔪
- Watch a new series and your all-time favorites 🌟
- Save episodes of your favorite TV shows to a custom watchlist 📝
STREAM A VARIETY OF CONTENT
- Stream specially curated playlists, short films, interviews, extras, and more 🎁
- Binge TV shows of all genres on the PBS app 🍿
- Watch films, documentaries and TV shows 📚
WATCH TV SERIES ACROSS MULTIPLE GENRES
- Enjoy the best of streaming and entertainment with PBS 🎉
- Drama: All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet and the Duke, Broadchurch, Poldark, Vienna Blood, Endeavour, World on Fire, Call the Midwife, Jamestown, and more. 🎭
- Foreign Language Dramas: Professor T, Seaside Hotel, The Paris Murders, Luna and Sophie, and Sisi: Austrian Empress 🌍
- News & Public Affairs: Programs from PBS News Hour, Frontline, Amanpour and Company, Firing Line, and Washington Week with The Atlantic. 📰
- Award-Winning Films & Documentaries: Discover new perspectives with Ken Burns, Independent Lens, POV,, and the PBS Short Film Festival. 🏆
- History: Antiques Roadshow, American Experience, American Masters, Finding Your Roots, and more. 📜
- Arts & Performances: Great Performances, Austin City Limits, Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting, and Variety Studio: Actors on Actors. 🎨
- Science & Nature: Explore astonishing new worlds from NOVA, Nature, Deep Look, Expedition, and more. 🔬🌿
WATCH MORE WITH PBS PASSPORT
Passport is an added benefit of station membership. By donating to your local PBS station you can:
- Stream an expanded library of acclaimed PBS programming 📚
- Extended and exclusive access to 1,500+ episodes of your favorite shows 🔑
- Watch past and current seasons of popular shows like All Creatures Great and Small, Endeavour, and Sanditon 🌟
- Binge watch new TV series and your favorite PBS programs, like Finding Your Roots 🍿
- Stream early releases and special collections, like Ken Burns films and Antiques Roadshow 🎁
WHAT’S NEW ON PBS
- Gods of Tennis 🎾
- Hotel Portofino S3 🏨
- D.I. Ray S2 🕵️♀️
- NOVA: Sea Change 🌊
- MASTERPIECE: Sherlock 🔍
- Finding Your Roots 🌳
LEARN MORE
- PBS App: https://www.pbs.org/pbs-app/
- PBS Passport: https://pbs.org/getpassport
- PBS Support: https://help.pbs.org/
PBS offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new worlds through trusted, educational television and digital content. 🚀
Features
Stream local and live TV
Watch TV shows on demand
Stream curated playlists and short films
Watch TV series across multiple genres
Access award-winning films and documentaries
Explore history, arts, science, and nature
Save favorite episodes to a custom watchlist
Stream expanded content with PBS Passport
Pros
Access to a wide variety of content
Watch local TV live
Stream on multiple devices
Ad-free viewing with PBS Passport
Cons
PBS Passport requires a station membership
Content availability may vary by region