Cascade PBS

Name: Cascade PBS
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Rating: 3.8499999046325684 (263 reviews)
Author: Cascade Public Media

Cascade Public Media

263 reviews

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About this app

Prestige dramas, landmark documentaries, inspiring nature, science and more! Enjoy your PBS favorites, local original series and a unique collection of international programming with this nonprofit streaming service for the Pacific Northwest, Cascade PBS.

Catch up on recently aired PBS shows or become a Cascade PBS Passport member to discover an extended library of popular programs, including the best in science, nature, history, documentary, arts and drama.

Stream PBS favorites PLUS international dramas curated by Seattle's Cascade PBS

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Sep 23, 2026

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213 reviews

Jack Pauw

April 5, 2024

This is a terrible app. When I use it, close, and later re-open it, it shows a blank screen. I have to uninstall and then reinstall and re-enter user info. Then when I close it and re-open, I get a blank screen again and have to go through the install process all over again. This is very disappointing since PBS has some of the best programs available and certainly a much higher percentage of quality programming than any other streaming service.

78 people found this review helpful

Twyla Gariepy

February 4, 2025

Tried the app twice hoping 1st experience was over come able. It's not. What good is it? It's like getting Disney. You can get it -the app- free, sure, but you can't watch anything unless you purchase a plan. Kind of underhanded. Even Netflix says up front its gonna cost you. Reduced from 2 stars to one

6 people found this review helpful

Cascade Public Media

February 4, 2025

Some videos on the Cascade PBS app are restricted to members with Cascade PBS Passport (a membership benefit for Cascade PBS donors who pledge $60 or more annually). There are several programs on the app, as well as live TV streaming, available for free for viewers within our region.

Fontain Back

September 18, 2023

It's not free. I thought I would love to watch as I am a history buff but when I went to play I had to join when having to join you cannot watch absolutely anything unless you make a donation monthly if 5$ or more. Unfortunately that is mainly blackmail. Advertised no in app purchases yet if you want to watch anything they force you to donate monthly more than $5 so you can watch. It pays to tell people up front if you want to watch a donation(purchase) to them is required.

143 people found this review helpful

Cascade Public Media

September 18, 2023

Apologies for any confusion. Our app features a mixture of free on-demand content and live TV, with membership streaming, known as Passport. Passport streaming is available to members who donate $60 or more annually ($5/month). More information on Passport, membership benefits, as well has how to donate, can be found online, at kcts9.org/passport.

What’s new

App speed has been improved, including faster home page loading and smoother browsing.

Video playback controls have been updated, with language track selection and audio description options available for supported content.

Content pages have been refreshed to make featured shows easier to find, browse, and watch.

Many other bug fixes and improvements.

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