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
Agatha and the Truth of Murder
Join the writer as she investigates the murder of Florence Nightingale’s goddaughter.
Poldark
Gallant 18th century hero Ross Poldark rides again in this reimagined MASTERPIECE classic.
Frankie Drake Mysteries
PBS Passport presents: In 1920s Toronto, follow the city’s only female private detectives.
Van der Valk
A crime series set in modern-day Amsterdam and based on Nicolas Freeling’s novels.
The Indian Doctor
THE INDIAN DOCTOR is a comedy drama set in the 1960s following a Delhi grad and his wife.
Victoria
In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch.
The Child in Time
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Stephen Lewis, a children’s books author who loses a child.
Guilt
The award-winning TV series Guilt is a darkly funny Scottish thriller.
The Trouble With Maggie Cole
See what happens when idle gossip escalates out of control.
Mrs. Wilson
Ruth Wilson (Jane Eyre) stars in this drama inspired by her grandmother’s memoir.
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
Halifax: Retribution
Jane Halifax comes back to the rescue to find a sniper before it’s too late.
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.
Rise of the Nazis
See how Adolf Hitler and the Nazis rise to power and usher in the death of democracy.
Great Scenic Railway Journeys
The steam engine’s legacy, through those still operational across the U.S. and Canada.
The Mayo Clinic
Take a timely look at how one institution has met the changing demands of healthcare.
America By The Numbers
States of America
A mosaic of America’s famously emerging identity told by a single person from each state.
American Veteran
AMERICAN VETERAN traces the veteran experience across the arc of American history.
Journey Home To The USS Arizona
The family of a Pearl Harbor survivor place his ashes aboard the sunken USS Arizona.
Seeing, Searching, Being: William Segal
Explore the life of William Segal, a philosopher, publisher, writer and painter.
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.
In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl
Get a front-row seat to some of the best musical performances at the Hollywood Bowl.
Gershwin Prize
The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Salute to Budapest and Vienna
Enjoy a lively celebration of song and dance with works from beloved European composers.
Drawn to Write
Explore the stories behind the story as local author Felicia Schneiderhan…
United in Song
Ring in the New Year with music that celebrates our nation’s diversity.
Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir
Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir featuring Ruthie Ann Miles and Dennis Haysbert.
Sound Field
Music teachers explore the culture behind our favorite songs and musical styles.
Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse
Three Broadway favorites headline a brand-new PBS concert series.
Inside the Met
The largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Antarctic Extremes
Journey to Antarctica and discover what it takes to do science at the bottom of the world.
A Year in Space
A Year In Space gives viewers a window into astronaut Scott Kelly’s unprecedented mission.
Songs for Unusual Creatures
The world’s strangest creatures finally get their theme songs.
Ancient Skies
Learn how centuries of knowledge helped our ancestors understand the mysteries of space.
Eons
Take a journey through the history of life on Earth.
The Molecule That Made Us
H2O: The Molecule that Made Us tells the human story through our relationship to water.
Ireland’s Wild Coast
Follow a unique journey along one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world.
Overview
Overview uncovers Earth’s mysteries through revealing unexpected visuals and fresh perspectives.
Your Inner Fish
Our body is the legacy of our ancient animal ancestors. Meet them in this series.
Life from Above
Behold Earth as it’s never been seen before through images taken by cameras in space.
Islands of Wonder
Journey to three of the most exotic islands on the planet: Madagascar, Borneo and Hawaii.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Julia Child: Cooking With Master Chefs
Julia Child visits sixteen nationally acclaimed master chefs in their own kitchens.
Jamie Oliver Together
This series is the ultimate guide to bringing people together through delicious food.
Eating In with Lidia
Lidia shares stories, tips, recipes and strategies on how to approach food and meal prep.
PBS Parents
Parenting tips and fun kids activities from favorite PBS KIDS programs!
PBS Parents Birthday Parties
Birthday party tutorials
Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman
Become happier, more joyful and energetic with a simple three-step process.
Simply Ming
Host Ming Tsai prepares dishes using ingredients from his East-Wbe provided
This Old House
TV’s original home-improvement show.
George Hirsch Lifestyle
Chef George Hirsch shares tips for the home cook and better-living enthusiast.
A Taste of What’s Next
What is America? Chefs and hosts Vivian Howard of Somewhere South and A Chef’s Life and Ma
Kitchen Vignettes
A video blog by Aube Giroux, a passionate organic gardener and home cook.