PBS: Watch Live TV Shows

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4.7
7.65K reviews
1M+
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Content rating
Teen
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About this app

Watch TV and live stream TV and news anywhere on the free PBS App. With new programs added daily, you can enjoy TV shows from any device. Stream local TV, live news, award-winning documentaries, full-length TV shows and more. PBS is your place for non-stop video streaming.

Stream TV shows uninterrupted, discover new indie films, or dive into an exciting documentary with PBS. Movies and TV shows are just a few taps away in an easy-to-use streaming app. Watch live TV, live broadcasts, and your favorite local channel seamlessly on the PBS App.

Watch TV anywhere, anytime. Whether live streaming news, live shows, or watching a documentary, you can enjoy video content from wherever. Best of all, you can save TV shows and indie movies to your watchlist that you can access anytime.

Live local TV, top tv shows, and more await on the PBS App. Explore endless entertainment options including documentaries, history, and science shows to feed your curiosity. TV news, timeless films, and compelling TV shows are available for streaming on all of your devices. All your favorites, on demand and in one place – watch TV anywhere with the PBS App.

Watch live TV from your PBS local TV channel or discover new shows from Masterpiece, Ken Burns, NOVA, & Nature. Watch new episodes from PBS NewsHour, Frontline, Antiques Roadshow, Finding Your Roots, American Experience, American Masters, Independent Lens, POV, Great Performances, Call the Midwife & more.

Watch TV everywhere, stream live shows and the latest news at any time when you download PBS.

PBS FEATURES:

STREAM LIVE LOCAL TV & BREAKING NEWS
- Live TV news helps you keep up with public affairs
- Start live streaming breaking news from your local PBS station
- Stream local channels and watch your favorite TV shows
- Stream live broadcasts with PBS’ collection of trusted sources

TV SHOW APP – STREAM TV SHOWS ON DEMAND
- TV shows, indie movies, & more at your fingertips
- Enjoy an entertainment app made for everyone, with different genres, curated lists & Passport favorites
- Save your favorite TV shows so you can dive back in later

WATCH DOCUMENTARY FILMS & INDIE MOVIES ANYWHERE
- Stream an award-winning documentary or indie films from anywhere
- Discover thrilling entertainment with movies on the PBS App
- Stream films, interviews, extras and more
- Watch movies anywhere from the documentary and indie film genre

ENDLESS TV & VIDEO STREAMING
- Stream classic TV shows, series & videos from the PBS archives
- Watch local channels, live news, or catch up on your favorite TV series
- Live stream TV shows of all genres on demand in the PBS App

DISCOVER PBS TV SHOWS
- Watch TV anywhere & explore a vast collection of shows on one video streaming app
- On demand TV shows from drama, documentary, history, and more await
- Stream a wide variety of TV shows from Downton Abbey, NOVA, Finding Your Roots, Professor T & so much more!

WATCH MORE WITH PBS PASSPORT
Passport is an added benefit of station membership. By donating to your local PBS station, you’ll find:
- An expanded library of acclaimed PBS live broadcasts available for streaming
- Live stream TV shows & series exclusive to PBS Passport holders
- Past and current seasons of popular TV shows
- Stream your favorite PBS TV shows and new series
- Early releases and special collections, like Ken Burns films and Antiques Road Show

WHAT’S NEW ON PBS
-Sanditon S3
-La Frontera with Pati Jinich
-Changing Planet
-Marie Antoinette
-Antiques Road Trip

Live streaming news, TV, and movies made easy. Watch TV everywhere and on all your devices with the PBS App.

LEARN MORE
- PBS App: https://www.pbs.org/videoapp
- 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.
Updated on
Jun 6, 2023

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Personal info, App activity and 2 others
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, App activity and 2 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.8
6.1K reviews
john helcher
May 18, 2023
5 stars for content. The App however is mediocre. I wish the player could minimize and continue playing when I want to open other Apps. I have similar media apps that are able to do this (Wondrium). I like to multi-task, browse email etc and listen to and watch videos while doing so. With this app, if you try to do anything else, the content stops. I also have the navigation bar that remains visible another reviewer mentioned. It defeats the "full screen" option. Resume function would be great.
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Lise Dale
May 3, 2023
The panels and navigation are simple but elegant. One glaring issue: the navigation panel stays bright white the whole time. I have to cover it with a piece of dark tape. I hate having to watch the add again if i have to stop and come back to it. After the last update its getting stuck on loading a different menu but that might be my phone. Links to cast info etc would be nice .
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PBS
May 4, 2023
Hi Lisa, thank you for reviewing the PBS app! Our team would like to investigate the issue you are reporting about the navigation panel, but will need more information about your device and a screenshot of the issue, if possible. Please reach out to us at help@pbs.org for assistance. Hope this helps! - PBS App Team
Hap Yak
April 17, 2023
NEEDS BETTER SORT OPTIONS I've had pretty good luck with this app in terms of functionality, with one huge exception: sorting. I would like to be able to view My List alphabetically (A-Z & Z-A), and in list format rather than image format. I have a long list, and scrolling through it is a pain when each title is shown as a poster image.
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What's new

- Fix for top crashes