Shows & Documentaries
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Almanac North
Your source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect the Northland.
The Great Minnesota Recipe
Home chefs go head-to-head to create their unique version of the “typical Minnesota meal”, the hot dish.
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
Little Women
Four sisters journey to adulthood during the Civil War.
Anne of Green Gables
Anne Shirley heads to school in the city, and Matthew and Marilla face emptiness.
Grantchester
Tom Brittney stars as a handsome vicar with a penchant for crime solving.
The Tunnel
Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann reunite for the finale of “The Tunnel.”
The Durrells in Corfu
Keeley Hawes stars as an intrepid widow who moves her family to a sunny Greek island.
Press
Charlotte Riley, Ben Chaplin and David Suchet star in this six-part drama.
Man In An Orange Shirt
Two love stories, sixty years apart, chart the challenges in gay lives in England.
How Sherlock Changed the World
Examine the impact of the fictional Sherlock Holmes on real criminal investigations.
Frankie Drake Mysteries
PBS Passport presents: In 1920s Toronto, follow the city’s only female private detectives.
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Follow the heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Australian outback.
World on Fire
Emotionally gripping World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Mr. Selfridge
In 1909 London, a flamboyant American entrepreneur seeks to thrill London’s shoppers.
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 PBS North series, you’ll meet creative artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.
American Veteran
AMERICAN VETERAN traces the veteran experience across the arc of American history.
Secrets of the Dead
Uncover the untold stories and secrets of iconic historical moments to rewrite history.
Thomas Hart Benton
The bittersweet story of an extraordinary American artist.
Keep Talking
Follow four Alaska Native women fighting to save Kodiak Alutiiq.
Caring for Mom & Dad
Explore the emotional, health, and financial challenges that many caregivers face daily.
Discovering Your Warrior Spirit with D.J. Vanas
Tap into your warrior spirit by applying Native American traditions to everyday life.
American Veteran: Keep It Close
Explore the Veteran experience through unique objects that mattered to them while serving.
The Tenth Inning
The Tenth Inning interweaves the story of the national pastime with the story of America.
News & Public Affairs
Almanac North
Your source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect the Northland.
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.
Austin City Limits
Innovative musicians from every genre perform live in the longest-running music series.
Queen Rock the World
Queen plays their greatest hits in a never-before-seen film of their 1977 tour.
Broadway or Bust
Watch America’s top high school musical performers compete for national glory.
Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Celebrate a star-studded Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Gershwin Prize
The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
The Ornament of the World
See how Muslims, Jews, and Christians in medieval Spain forged a common cultural identity.
Drawn to Write
Explore the stories behind the story as local author Felicia Schneiderhan…
We Are Family: Songs of Hope and Unity
Join Maestro Luke Frazier and a star-studded cast for an exciting evening of songs.
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Christmas 1914. Allied and German soldiers suspend arms for a night of song and hope.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Autumnwatch New England
In this live production, travel to the colorful landscapes of New England.
Physics Girl
Physics videos for every atom and eve.
Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly
Explore every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle in vibrant close-up, from egg to adult
Vitals
Get the definitive answers to the health questions everyone is asking.
Magical Land of Oz
Burrow into the magical depths of Australian animal life.
Weathered
Natural disasters and extreme weather can happen without warning. How can you prepare?
NOVA
Explore scientific discoveries on television’s most acclaimed science documentary series.
Big Blue Live
Follow whales, sea lions, sea otters, and more and watch reports from Monterey Aquarium.
Gross Science
Bizarre stories from the slimy, smelly, creepy world of science.
To Catch A Comet
Preparing orbiter Rosetta to make history by landing on a comet flying around the sun.
Kingdoms of the Sky
Meet the extraordinary people who make home on the world’s iconic mountain ranges.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Sara’s Weeknight Meals
Host Sara Moulton shares tasty home-cooked meals, eaten with family and made with love.
Step It Up with Steph
A weekly dose of health, diet and fitness instruction, STEP IT UP WITH STEPH helps viewers
Eating In with Lidia
Lidia shares stories, tips, recipes and strategies on how to approach food and meal prep.
La Frontera with Pati Jinich
Travel the U.S.-Mexico border with chef Pati Jinich to explore the region’s rich culture.
A Chef’s Life
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Food Town
Spend 24 hours — sliced, fried and diced — inside Durham’s restaurant scene.
This Old House
TV’s original home-improvement show.
Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan
TASTE OF MALAYSIA WITH MARTIN YAN is a journey of cultural discovery
The Stress Solution with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Dr. Chatterjee provides a roadmap for stress relief through a four-step plan.
Easy Yoga with Peggy Cappy
Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age.
The Woodwright’s Shop
For more than 37 years, Roy Underhill has shared his love of American woodcraft.