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
Season 2 premieres on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Minnesota Historia
New episodes every Wednesday on YouTube.
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
Jamestown
Follow the lives of three women in colonial Jamestown.
Unforgotten
Police officers investigate the murder of a boy whose diary implicates four couples.
The Long Song
A series based on Andrea Levy’s award-winning novel about the end of slavery in Jamaica.
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Follow the heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Australian outback.
Victoria
In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch.
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
Agatha and the Truth of Murder
Join the writer as she investigates the murder of Florence Nightingale’s goddaughter.
World on Fire
Emotionally gripping World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Mercy Street
Season 2 of this Civil War-era drama explores the growing chaos within Alexandria.
The Durrells in Corfu
Keeley Hawes stars as an intrepid widow who moves her family to a sunny Greek island.
Resistance
Resistance tells the story of a group of young heroes fighting for freedom.
Man In An Orange Shirt
Two love stories, sixty years apart, chart the challenges in gay lives in England.
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.
ForEveryone.Net
After 25 years outside the spotlight, Sir Tim Berners-Lee emerges to tell his story for th
States of America
A mosaic of America’s famously emerging identity told by a single person from each state.
The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross
Survey the full sweep of African-American history with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Inside the Court of Henry VIII
Delve into the rivalries and conspiracies that characterized Henry VIII’s court.
Lost Iron Range
In many ways, the story of the Iron Range of northern Minnesota is the story of America.
USS Indianapolis
Follow a scientific detective story detailing the discovery of the USS Indianapolis.
Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet
Follow a documentary film about the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
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.
Craft in America
Unearth the splendor of American culture crafts and the people behind the artistry.
Liza with a Z
Join Liza Minnelli for this 1972 concert film produced by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse.
Salute to Budapest and Vienna
Enjoy a lively celebration of song and dance with works from beloved European composers.
Sergio Mendes & Friends: A Celebration
Join the Grammy Award-winning Brazilian musical artist for a celebration of his life.
Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival
Explore interviews and insights from some of the nation’s most prolific literary voices.
Beyond the Baton: A Conductor’s Journey
The story of Thomas Wilkins, one of the few remarkable African American conductors.
StoryBored USA
Empowering diverse youth and millennials to tell their stories through arts and media.
Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse
Three Broadway favorites headline a brand-new PBS concert series.
The Tenors: Best of Our Lives
The Tenors new television special “Best of Our Lives.”
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Outback
Journey with the people and animals of Australia’s Kimberley region.
Niall Ferguson’s Networld
Niall Ferguson explores the history of social networks.
Songs for Unusual Creatures
The world’s strangest creatures finally get their theme songs.
Deep Look
KQED takes us deep into the small, beautiful world of biology.
Out of Our Elements
Explore the surprising molecular connections of the everyday world.
Europe’s New Wild
Explore the resurgence of iconic wildlife and natural processes across Europe.
Big Blue Live
Follow whales, sea lions, sea otters, and more and watch reports from Monterey Aquarium.
Eons
From the dawn of life in the Archaean Eon through the Mesozoic Era — the so-called “Age of
ReInventors
A show that features scientists, inventors and tinkerers in the Pacific Northwest.
I Contain Multitudes
I Contain Multitudes
NOVA Labs
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
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.
Family Ingredients
Discover the stories linked by family recipes from places including Hawaii and Japan.
The Woodwright’s Shop
For more than 37 years, Roy Underhill has shared his love of American woodcraft.
Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman
Become happier, more joyful and energetic with a simple three-step process.
The French Chef with Julia Child
PBS Passport Presents: Learn to cook from Julia Child in episodes from the original series
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.
PBS Parents
Parenting tips and fun kids activities from favorite PBS KIDS programs!
A Few Good Pie Places
Sara’s Weeknight Meals
Host Sara Moulton shares tasty home-cooked meals, eaten with family and made with love.