PBS Stream

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.

TV Guide

12 May 13 May Yesterday

04:00 - 05:00

Antiques Roadshow

Series, Collectibles, Art

Santa Fe's Museum Hill, Hour 3

Green Bay Packers salesman's sample championship rings; Barbie dolls and wardrobe circa 1960; a 1977 Keith Haring Bean Salad lithograph.

05:00 - 06:30

Independent Lens

Series, Documentary, Entertainment

Natchez

The town of Natchez, Miss., confronts the tension between preservation and truth as it wrestles with race, memory and identity.

06:30 - 07:30

Amanpour and Company

Series, Public affairs

Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

07:30 - 08:30

Antiques Roadshow

Series, Collectibles, Art

Grant's Farm Hour 3

A Cartier Art Deco Tutti Frutti clutch circa 1925; a Carl Kauba cowboy bronze circa 1900; a Sumerian cuneiform tablet.

08:30 - 09:30

Antiques Roadshow

Series, Collectibles, Art

Santa Fe's Museum Hill, Hour 3

Green Bay Packers salesman's sample championship rings; Barbie dolls and wardrobe circa 1960; a 1977 Keith Haring Bean Salad lithograph.

09:30 - 10:00

Ask This Old House

Series, House/garden, How-to, Home improvement

Built It; Downlights

Tom and Kevin use scrap wood to create an end grain cutting board in Build It; Scott installs surface-mounted downlights in a living room; What Is It?; Roger discusses the best ways to keep mice out of the house.

10:00 - 11:00

Call the Midwife

Series, Drama, Medical, Historical drama

Sister Veronica weighs her future with the Order; Dr. Turner makes a final stand against the council's news before the maternity home closes; the Mullucks campaign for the rights of all thalidomide victims.

11:00 - 12:00

MaryLand on Masterpiece

Series, Drama, Miniseries

Becca and Rosaline reel from shock and seek solace in different directions as revelations about the circumstances surrounding Mary's death come to light.

12:00 - 13:00

The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece

Series, Drama, Adventure

The Last Two

Edmond reveals to Villefort that Heloise stole the vial of poison from him, the same poison used to murder the Marquise; Villefort confronts Heloise, threatening to expose her.

13:00 - 13:30

Arthur

Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Animals

So Long, Spanky; Buster's New Friend

D.W. doesn't want another pet after her bird, Spanky, dies; Buster's too busy to spend any time with Arthur.

13:30 - 14:00

Odd Squad

Series, Children, Educational, Entertainment

The O Team; Show Me the Money

Owen and Ohio provide backup on a case, so they can have a pizza party; an unlucky coin is accidentally released to the public.

14:00 - 14:30

Wild Kratts

Series, Children, Educational, Science, Nature, Animals, Animated

The Amazing Creature Race

A Creature Quiz challenge question about the differences between a crocodile and an alligator turns into a Crocogator contest.

14:30 - 15:00

Weather Hunters

Series, Animated, Children, Entertainment, Educational

The Little Weatherproof Library

Benny's toy penguin is swept away by melting snow, transforming a day of sledding into an urgent rescue mission.

15:00 - 15:30

Lyla in the Loop

Series, Animated, Children, Entertainment, Educational

Lyla Can't Sleep; Hairdos and Hair Don'ts

Lyla struggles to sleep and tries to figure out what is wrong with her sleep routine; Lyla tries to do her own hairstyle.

15:30 - 16:00

Carl the Collector

Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Entertainment

The Crayonverters Collection; Lotta's New Instrument

Carl blames Nico when his special crayon breaks and Nico blames Carl when his drawing rips; Lotta tries to learn to play the alto saxophone.

16:00 - 16:30

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Series, Animated, Children, Educational

Calm at the Restaurant; Calm in Class

The Tiger Family goes to the restaurant for taco night; Music Man Stan comes to school for a musical story with the class.

16:30 - 17:00

Phoebe & Jay

Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Entertainment

Paper Rocketship; Fort Yarber

Phoebe and Jay set a new record for the longest paper airplane fight; Phoebe and Jay learn how to build a stable pillow fort.

17:00 - 17:30

Sesame Street

Series, Children, Educational, Entertainment

Nursery Rhyme Day on Sesame Street

Reporters Elmo and Abby offer strategies to Nursery Rhyme characters experiencing big feelings of excitement, nervousness and frustration.

17:30 - 18:00

Work It Out Wombats!

Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Adventure

Crab Quakes; Hopping Helpers

The Wombats track down a scary-weird sound that has frightened Carly, CeCe and Clyde; the Wombats become Hopping Helpers for a day.

18:00 - 18:30

Donkey Hodie

Series, Children, Entertainment, Educational, Animated

The Try Scouts; Wiz-Kazizz-Kazaam

Donkey and Panda must complete hard challenges to earn badges for Try Scouts; Donkey and Duck Duck teach Bob Dog a new game.

18:30 - 19:00

Rosie's Rules

Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Entertainment, Adventure

Rosie's Pet-tacular Business; Javi's Rock

Things get out of control when Rosie starts a pet-sitting business; Rosie plays with a rock from Javi's rock collection.

19:00 - 19:30

Elinor Wonders Why

Series, Animated, Children, Entertainment, Educational

Hiding in Plain Sight; Owl Girl

Elinor and her friends play Hide-and-Go-Seek but are unable to stay hidden from the Goat twins; an owl inspires Elinor's costume for Costume Day.

19:30 - 20:00

Alma's Way

Series, Animated, Children, Entertainment, Educational

Lucas Left Out; The Sweetest Treat

Alma cheers up Lucas after he misses out on a trip to the Statue of Liberty; Alma and Andre help Dona Carmen with a recipe.

20:00 - 20:30

Molly of Denali

Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Comedy

Stand Back Up; Seal Meal

Molly faces big obstacles while training for a cross-country ski race; Molly and her family lose their lunch when a seal sneaks onto their boat and steals their food during a fishing trip.

20:30 - 21:00

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Entertainment, Educational

I Am Bruce Lee; I Am Sonia Manzano

Bruce Lee helps Xavier and Brad realize that no matter how angry they get, they are in charge of what their body does; Sonia Manzano shows Yadina that telling stories can help manage big feelings.

21:00 - 21:30

Baking With Julia

Series, Cooking, How-to

Creme Fraiche with Nancy Silverton

Nancy Silverton bakes a crème fraîche brioche torte with fresh fruit poached in a white wine.

21:30 - 22:00

Ask This Old House

Series, House/garden, How-to, Home improvement

Light Lift; Kentucky Lawn Care

Scott helps a homeowner raise and lower a light with a motorized lift; Tom shows Kevin the best uses for a jigsaw and how to choose blades; Roger visits Kentucky to help a homeowner repair his once lush lawn.

22:00 - 23:00

Big Pacific

Series, Documentary, Nature

Violent

Creatures of the ocean must deal with violence as a part of life.

23:00 - 00:00

Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Series, Documentary, History

In the Blood

Actor Michael Douglas and writer/director Lena Dunham explore their family roots.