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PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries

PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries

Stream News, Movies, and Shows

356K ratings
944 reviews
#187 in free Entertainment
📚 Education
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Released
October 25, 2010
Updated
September 14, 2026

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About

Stream a vast library of award-winning documentaries, iconic series, and live local TV from your PBS station. Discover new shows and catch up on favorites across drama, news, history, science, and arts anytime, anywhere.

✓Stream live local PBS station
✓Watch thousands of full-length episodes on demand
✓Access award-winning documentaries
✓Explore iconic series across multiple genres
✓Save episodes to a custom watchlist
✓Daily additions of new videos and episodes
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What users say about PBS

Reviews of PBS are mixed: the Entertainment app is rated 4.9/5 from 356K App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent programming, especially documentaries, high-quality, diverse content. Top complaints: buggy app with frequent crashes, difficulty finding and resuming shows. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🎥Excellent programming, especially documentaries
  • 🎨High-quality, diverse content
  • 📺Ability to watch shows on-demand
  • 🎬Exclusive access to shows through Passport
  • 🌍Variety of international and British shows
  • 🧠Informative and educational programming

Negative things

  • 🤖Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🔍Difficulty finding and resuming shows
  • 💰Paywall for most content, even for donors
  • 🇨🇦Limited availability for Canadian users
  • 📢Intrusive ads even for Passport members
  • 🔀Inconsistent navigation and user experience
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What's New in PBS

5.26.1

September 14, 2026

- UI improvements and bug fixes

Charts

Top Free

📉 187-4

Entertainment

This app dropped -4 positions in Entertainment chart.

Last updated on November 5, 2026.

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User reviews

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More ads than YouTube!

This has to change. I’m paying monthly for the donation and I still have to watching 2 minutes worth of ads before an episode starts. What do I have to pay to not watch ads!?!
HHoovcluck

Great programming, buggy app

I love watching PBS programming! I’ve been getting frustrated recently because a. the captions keep turning off randomly, and b. the app will close very easily, forcing me to listen to the commercials again before rejoining my program. Please fix!!
RRSinPA

Crashes on launch

Not working on iPadPRO. Period. iOS version is working normally.
CMCajun Bear Mike

Please ignore my previous review.

Please ignore my previous review. I did not realize I could stream on the app without being signed in. I would delete the review but it wouldn’t let me.
Ppsibob

False advertising

This is not free
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App freezes and crashes frequently

Bug

Unable to cast or stream content reliably

Bug

Watch history and progress not saved properly

Bug

Incompatibility issues with certain devices

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when navigating the app

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add option to skip ads for Passport members

Feature

Improve resume functionality to remember progress

Feature

Enhance discoverability of shows and categories

Feature

Provide more free content for non-Passport users

Feature

Optimize app performance and stability

Feature

Expand availability to international users

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content can I watch on the PBS app?

The app offers a wide variety of content including award-winning documentaries, iconic series like British dramas and historical shows, the latest news programs, and live TV from your local PBS station. You can find shows across genres such as drama, romance, mystery, history, science, arts, and foreign language productions.

Is the PBS app free to use?

Yes, the PBS app is free to download and use. While the app itself is free, it does contain advertisements to support its programming. Some content may also be available through in-app purchases or require a subscription to a specific PBS Passport membership for extended access.

Can I watch live TV on the PBS app?

Yes, you can stream live TV from your local PBS station directly through the app. This feature allows you to tune in to your local community's programming and watch your local station's TV channel live anytime, anywhere.

What devices is the PBS app compatible with?

The PBS app is available for streaming on various devices, including your mobile phone, tablet, and Smart TV. This allows you to watch your favorite shows and documentaries across multiple platforms at your convenience.

How often is new content added to the PBS app?

New videos and episodes are added daily to the PBS app. This ensures that you always have fresh content to discover, whether you're looking for a new series to binge, the latest news updates, or recent documentary releases.