PBS Movies and TV Shows

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and voices from across the ideological spectrum.

NR PBS

5

2018 Talk 27 min Play

TV 7.0

Sesame Street

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

TV-Y PBS

7.0

1969 Comedy 54 min Play

TV 7.2

Between the Lions

Between the Lions is a PBS Kids puppet television series designed to promote reading. The show is a co-production between WGBH in Boston and Sirius Thinking, Ltd., in New York City, in association with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, in Mississippi. The show has won seven Daytime Emmy awards between 2001 and 2007. The target audience is children 4 to 7 years old. It has the same puppet style as Sesame Street and several season 2 episodes, notably in Dance in Smarty Pants, had a few ...

NR PBS

7.2

2000 Comedy 30 min Play

TV 6.8

Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose is an American television interview show, with Charlie Rose as executive producer, executive editor, and host. The show is syndicated on PBS and is owned by Charlie Rose, LLC. Rose interviews thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, businesspersons, leaders, scientists, and other newsmakers. The show premiered on September 30, 1991. It is presented by WNET, where it first aired as a local program. Funding for the show is primarily provided by donations from ...

NR PBS

6.8

1991 Talk 56 min Play

TV 5

The David Susskind Show

The David Susskind Show is an American television talk show hosted by David Susskind. The program began its existence in 1958 as Open End, and was broadcast by WNTA-TV in New York City. The title referred to the fact that the program continued until Susskind or his guests were too tired to continue late on a Sunday night.

Austin City Limits

Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.

TV-PG PBS

5.9

1975 Documentary 54 min Play

TV 9

Washington Week with The Atlantic

Journalists participate in a round-table discussion of news events in this award-winning public affairs series. It first aired in 1967, making it the longest-running prime-time news and public affairs program on television.

NR PBS

9

1967 News 27 min Play

TV 6.5

Great Performances

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.

TV-G PBS

6.5

1971 Comedy 120 min Play

TV 7.7

Frontline

Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

TV-PG PBS

7.7

1983 Documentary 55 min Play

TV 5.4

PBS NewsHour

America's first and longest running hour-long nightly news broadcast known for its in-depth coverage of issues and current events.

TV-G PBS

5.4

1975 News 57 min Play

TV 7.1

Arthur

The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.

TV-Y PBS

7.1

1996 Animation 13 min Play

TV 4.7

PBS News Weekend

A summary of the day’s national and international news, using renowned experts to provide in-depth analysis. Each weekend broadcast contains original, in-depth field reporting on topics including education, healthcare, the economy, energy, science and technology, religion, finance and the arts.

NR PBS

4.7

2013 News 25 min Play

TV 7.9

American Experience

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

NR PBS

7.9

1988 Documentary 55 min Play

TV 5.2

This Old House

TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.

TV-G PBS

5.2

1979 Documentary 30 min Play