Featured Programs

The Queen and the Coup

Learn how Queen Elizabeth II was deployed in a plot to overthrow Iran’s last democracy.

Agatha and the Midnight Murders

Discover the writer's plan to sell a manuscript that kills off detective Hercule Poirot.

Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Grand Tour

Jeff Wilson searches for excitement in Switzerland aboard the world’s best rail system.

The Statue of Liberty

Explore the creation of the Statue of Liberty and what it represents to all Americans.

Lucy Worsley's Royal Photo Album

Lucy Worsley takes us through the story of the royal photograph.

Elizabeth Is Missing

Glenda Jackson stars as Maud, a woman determined to find her missing friend Elizabeth.

The Molecule That Made Us

H2O: The Molecule that Made Us tells the human story through our relationship to water.

Life on Fire

A close up look at volcanoes and their effect on the environment around them.

Antarctic Extremes

Journey to Antarctica and discover what it takes to do science at the bottom of the world.

Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party

Uncover the violent true story of the seven-week demonstration that changed China forever.

Professor T

Eccentric psychology Professor T has a brilliant mind and an unpredictable nature.

Good Work: Masters of the Building Arts

Celebrate craftsmanship and the artisans who create and preserve our iconic buildings.

FRONTLINE/World

Presenting journalistic documentaries capturing the world's overlooked people and places.

Washington Week with The Atlantic

Today's top journalists discuss Washington's current political events and public affairs.

ART21

Art21 showcases today's contemporary visual artists and their groundbreaking creations.

Hallowed Grounds

Visit 22 of America's overseas military cemeteries.

Idea Channel

Join host Mike Rugnetta in this critical look at pop theory and modern culture.

PBS Parents Birthday Parties

Birthday party tutorials

Full-Time Kid

Explore fun games, activities, and hobbies with Mya.

PBS Indies

Wonders of Mexico

Journey across Mexico to discover its amazing wildlife and culture.

The Fidel Castro Tapes

Survey the turbulent career of one of the world’s most contentious leaders.

Tales from the Royal Bedchamber

Explore the history behind the obsession with royal bedrooms, births and succession.

E.O. Wilson - Of Ants And Men

An exploration of the remarkable life and groundbreaking ideas of biologist E.O Wilson.

Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

Ken Burns reveals an American couple's secret 1939 mission to help refugees escape Nazis.

Dr. Ruth's Revving Up Your Romance

World-famous therapist and relationship expert, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, shares her secrets.

James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty

Examine the life of the original art star.

Nature's Great Race

Follow iconic animal herds on of the world’s most breath-taking wildlife adventures.

Overview

Overview reveals the natural phenomena and human forces shaping our planet.

Agatha Christie's England

Take a literary tour of England and the locations featured in Agatha Christie's books.

Agatha and the Truth of Murder

Join the writer as she investigates the murder of Florence Nightingale's goddaughter.

American Veteran

AMERICAN VETERAN traces the veteran experience across the arc of American history.

Modern Pioneering with Georgia Pellegrini

Georgia heads to South Carolina to meet the many talented artisans that define Lowcountry.

Mark Twain

An illuminating portrait of a man who is one of the greatest writers in American history.

Blood Sugar Rising

Blood Sugar Rising is a PBS special that follows the diabetes epidemic in the U.S.

College Behind Bars

Men and women earn college degrees - and a chance at new beginnings - while incarcerated.