Shows & Documentaries
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Almanac North
Almanac North is a half-hour program hosted by Maarja Hewitt and Brett Scott…
The Great Minnesota Recipe
Learn about the culinary experiences, family backgrounds, connection to their recipes…
Minnesota Historia
Minnesota Historia is your guide to all things quirky in Minnesota’s past.
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Northern Nights, Starry Skies
A visually stunning celebration of our spectacular starry skies…
The Slice
Take a fresh look at what’s happening all around you.
Native Report
An entertaining, informative series that celebrates Native American culture and heritage.
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Dramas
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar
Travel to the deserts of Iraq, where the writer unravels a series of mysterious murders.
Professor T
Eccentric psychology Professor T has a brilliant mind and an unpredictable nature.
Prime Suspect – Tennison
The revealing backstory of iconic character Jane Tennison in this Prime Suspect prequel.
Van der Valk
A crime series set in modern-day Amsterdam and based on Nicolas Freeling’s novels.
The Durrells in Corfu
Keeley Hawes stars as an intrepid widow who moves her family to a sunny Greek island.
Beecham House
An epic and romantic tale set in 1795 Delhi before Britain ruled the region.
The Child in Time
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Stephen Lewis, a children’s books author who loses a child.
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a new TV adaptation.
Victoria
In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch.
Jamestown
Follow the lives of three women in colonial Jamestown.
Vienna Blood
Dr. Max Liebermann and DI Oskar Rheinhardt team up to solve mysteries in 1900s Vienna.
History & Culture
The Slice
Take a fresh look at what’s happening all around you.
Native Report
An entertaining, informative series that celebrates Native American culture and heritage.
Lost Duluth
This is the story of people and places lost to history…
Making It Up North
In this series, you’ll meet creative artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.
Blank on Blank
A fresh take on classic interviews with famous authors, artists, and celebrities.
The 1900 Island
In THE 1900 ISLAND, four families go “back in time” to the start of the 20th century
Journey Home To The USS Arizona
The family of a Pearl Harbor survivor place his ashes aboard the sunken USS Arizona.
Invisible History: Middle Florida’s Hidden Roots
FSU film school presents a new documentary on the history of plantations in North Florida.
Secrets of the Dead
Uncover the untold stories and secrets of iconic historical moments to rewrite history.
Harbor from the Holocaust
Hear the story of nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees who fled Nazi-occupied Europe to Shanghai.
Smart Travels–Europe with Rudy Maxa
Discover the best of what Europe has to offer and learn the essentials of traveling smart.
The Civil War
A monumental series that explores the most important conflict in our nation’s history.
News & Public Affairs
Almanac North
Almanac North is a half-hour program hosted by Maarja Hewitt and Brett Scott…
Minnesota Legislative Report
Minnesota Legislative Report is the region’s longest-running public affairs program.
Opioids: Crisis in the Northland
Throughout the six-part miniseries, highlighting stories of those affected by opioids, inc
#MeToo, Now What?
Executive editor and host Zainab Salbi goes beyond the headlines about sexual harassment.
180 Days
An intimate portrait of this fledgling school’s day-to-day stories.
9/11 Inside the Pentagon
Learn what occurred behind the walls of one of America’s most secretive buildings on 9/11.
Above The Noise
Take a deeper look at research and facts behind controversial and trending news topics.
After Newtown
The questions of how to respond face us all.
Amanpour and Company
Amanpour and Company features conversations with leaders and decision makers.
America After Charleston
A PBS town hall exploring the complex issues surrounding recent events of Charleston, SC.
America After Ferguson
Join a town hall meeting to explore complex issues surrounding Michael Brown’s death.
America From Scratch
What if we made “America From Scratch” today rather than 250 years ago?
Arts & Music
Who Is Rainbow Trout?
The question – Who Is Rainbow Trout? – is a familiar one to fans of Rainbow Trout…
Northern Rhythms
Explore the unique natural landscapes of the Northland through music.
The PlayList Presents
Watch emerging local musicians from throughout Northern MN in this remix of the PlayList.
Il Volo – Tribute to Ennio Morricone
Join the trio in the city of Verona as they pay tribute to the great film composer.
Stories from the Stage
Sharing extraordinary tales of what it means to be human.
Pavlo: Live in Santorini
Pavlo serenades the audience with new music accented with special classics.
Inside the Met
The largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday.
Daniel O’Donnell and Special Guests
Filmed in front of a live audience at the Millennium Forum in Derry, Northern Ireland
The 86th Annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
Join host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. for a celebration of the 86th Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards.
The Art of Home: A Wind River Story
Two indigenous artists create new works and define what it means to be a “native artist.”
Sound Tracks
A journalistic adventure unearthing instruments, dance and music without borders.
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
A pop icon, Bob Ross offers soothing words of wisdom as he paints captivating landscapes.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Charlie Bee Company
A Texas beekeeper rescues Africanized honeybees from desperate & dangerous situations.
Star Gazers
Star Gazers is the world’s only weekly television series on naked eye astronomy.
PBS Space Time
Blast off into the cosmos with astrophysicist Matt O’Dowd.
The Great Polar Bear Feast
The astonishing story of an annual gathering of 80 polar bears near a whaling village.
Alzheimer’s: The Caregiver’s Perspective
Caretakers’ experiences in the world of dementia — from diagnosis to the long goodbye.
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World
Take a journey through history told through iconic objects modern people take for granted.
Your Inner Fish
Our body is the legacy of our ancient animal ancestors. Meet them in this series.
Big Pacific
Plunge into the Pacific with researchers and cinematographers.
Out of Our Elements
Explore the surprising molecular connections of the everyday world.
Build a Better Memory Through Science
Join host Juju Chang and discover workable strategies that make improving memory fun.
A Year in Space
A Year In Space gives viewers a window into astronaut Scott Kelly’s unprecedented mission.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
This Old House
TV’s original home-improvement show.
Parentalogic
Parenting is full of obstacles that can be hard to navigate—there’s no instruction manual.
In Julia’s Kitchen With Master Chefs
Julia Child takes an in-depth look at contemporary American cooking with top chefs.
ChefSteps
ChefSteps is here to make you a better cook.
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Transform home cooking with the editors of Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Magazine.
Original Fare
Healthy Eating
The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge is a nationwide recipe contest for kids ages 8-12.
Nourish
Nourish is a show about food – what it says about who we are and the ties that connect us.
A Craftsman’s Legacy
Join host Eric Gorges as he meets and learns from America’s finest craftsmen.
George Hirsch Lifestyle
Chef George Hirsch shares tips for the home cook and better-living enthusiast.
The Great Minnesota Recipe
Learn about the culinary experiences, family backgrounds, connection to their recipes…