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PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries

PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries

Stream News, Movies, and Shows

356K ratings
912 reviews
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📚 Education
🎬 Entertainment
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 25, 2010
  • July 3, 2026

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Public Broadcasting Service
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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

Summarized from real user reviews of PBS. Based on 356K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

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

5.24.0

July 3, 2026

- Minor UI improvements & bug fixes

Charts

Top Free

📉 192-5

Entertainment

This app dropped -5 positions in Entertainment chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

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User reviews

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Great

Great
OenSenseiOenSensei

Enough with the “Messages”!!!!

I LOVE PBS!!!
I love all the amazing content on this app and access to it for my donation!!!
But, PLEASE stop beating me over the head with the shows you want me to watch on every single video!!!! If I’m in the middle of a video and accidentally exit, I STILL have to watch an advertisement…switching between multiple 2-5 minute mini episodes (as a lot of content on here is…) and it’s an ad before each one!! Not a brief 10 second ad, either…usually 30-45 seconds…and often the same exact one over and over and over!!!
It’s literally worse than for profit TV apps!!!
I will continue to love PBS.
I will continue to give to PBS.
But the ads…I’m going to lose my mind, possibly.
Please fix this! 🙏
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WannabeRamoneWannabeRamone

There was a problem connecting

Every time I tap to watch the latest Newshour episode. Wish it was a rare occurrence.
tunepongtunepong

Great!

Easy to find the information you are searching. Easy to access programing. Thank you PBS!
usbank customer since 2006usbank customer since 2006

FIXED—- Crashes trying to open

I had to delete the app on my iPad and then download it again. Now it works!
Jim from OaklandJim from Oakland
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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.