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
Les Miserables
Dominic West, David Oyelowo, and Lily Collins star in Victor Hugo’s epic tale.
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a new TV adaptation.
The Windermere Children
Child survivors of the Holocaust are brought to Windermere to recuperate.
Agatha and the Truth of Murder
Join the writer as she investigates the murder of Florence Nightingale’s goddaughter.
The Long Song
A series based on Andrea Levy’s award-winning novel about the end of slavery in Jamaica.
Resistance
Resistance tells the story of a group of young heroes fighting for freedom.
Professor T
Professor T’s world is slowly undone after agreeing to help solve a difficult case.
Downton Abbey
The hit drama centers on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life.
Mr. Selfridge
In 1909 London, a flamboyant American entrepreneur seeks to thrill London’s shoppers.
Grantchester
Tom Brittney stars as a handsome vicar with a penchant for crime solving.
Little Women
Four sisters journey to adulthood during the Civil War.
Around the World in 80 Days
David Tennant stars in a new adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel.
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.
The World of Wisdom and Wonder
Escape the stress of everyday life with scenes of nature set to music and words of wisdom.
The 1900 Island
In THE 1900 ISLAND, four families go “back in time” to the start of the 20th century
Rise of the Nazis
See how Adolf Hitler and the Nazis rise to power and usher in the death of democracy.
By One Vote: Woman Suffrage in the South
“By One Vote” charts Tennessee’s deciding vote for the 19th Amendment.
Held Hostage
The terrifying story of the people held hostage at an Algerian gas plant by Al Qaeda.
PBS Books
PBS Books celebrates your love of books and introduces you to best-selling authors.
Prideland
See how LGBTQ Americans are finding ways to live authentically in the modern South.
The Roosevelts
A chronicle of three members of the most influential family in American politics.
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.
Off Book
Cutting edge art and the artists that make it.
Trinity: Classically Irish
Enjoy an evening of Irish music as this charming trio performs beloved songs.
Journey in Concert: Houston 1981
Capture Journey when they were touring for their then-new album “Escape.”
The Oratorio: A Documentary with Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese tells the story of a performance that introduced Italian opera to NYC.
Dolly Parton & Friends: 50 Years at the Opry
A celebration of the country music legend’s 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Wheaton College Christmas Festival: Through His Own Redeeming Love
Experience the story of the Bible through “Nine Lessons and Carols.”
Icon: Music Through the Lens
Join us on a thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography.
Queen Rock the World
Queen plays their greatest hits in a never-before-seen film of their 1977 tour.
Gershwin Prize
The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Ozone Hole: How We Saved the Planet
The remarkable story of the deadly hole in the ozone layer – and how we managed to fix it.
Crash Course Astronomy
Join host Phil Plait in a Crash Course about the cosmos.
Gross Science
Bizarre stories from the slimy, smelly, creepy world of science.
Europe’s New Wild
Explore the resurgence of iconic wildlife and natural processes across Europe.
Climate Change – The Facts
Experts examine the impact of climate change and possible solutions to this global threat.
Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Discover the story of a public health revolution that doubled the human lifespan.
Sex in the Wild
Examine the reproductive behaviors and biology of four species.
NOVA
Explore scientific discoveries on television’s most acclaimed science documentary series.
How Does It Grow
Telling the stories of our food from field to fork.
Ghost Forests
In the high country, it’s an uphill battle to save the imperiled whitebark pine.
Antarctic Extremes
Journey to Antarctica and discover what it takes to do science at the bottom of the world.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
A Taste of What’s Next
What is America? Chefs and hosts Vivian Howard of Somewhere South and A Chef’s Life and Ma
Food Flirts
Two passionate food explorers on a mission to tackle their culinary bucket list.
Let’s Talk Menopause
Get the tools and discover successful strategies to effectively cope with this new phase.
Pati’s Mexican Table
Pati embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey into Mexico’s history and culture.
Somewhere South
Vivian Howard takes viewers on a culinary tour of the South through cross-cultural dishes.
J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
J Schwanke provides ideas on how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings.
Food – Delicious Science
Food – Delicious Science is the scientific story of your next meal.
This Old House
TV’s original home-improvement show.
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Transform home cooking with the editors of Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Magazine.
Serving Up Science
We’ll give you science-backed tips to make your favorite foods even better.
PBS Parents
Parenting tips and fun kids activities from favorite PBS KIDS programs!