PBS America: History, Science & Current Affairs

Why Trains Crash (2017) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0000

NOVA dissects some of the most infamous accidents, unraveling how the laws of physics stack the deck against trains, and exploring how creative innovations are bringing about a revival in train tech. #PBSAmerica #NOVA #WhyTrainsCrash #Trains #NOVA

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The Abolitionists - Part One: 1820s-1838 (2013) | Full Documentary

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 -0000

The abolitionist movement is in disarray and increasing violence raises doubts about the efficacy of its pacifist tactics. Part 1/3

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Love Parade (2020) | Full Documentary

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0000

What began 1989 as a tiny street parade in Berlin has grown into a million-strong spectacle garnering international attention. In 2010, the “Love Parade” left Berlin for a tour of the Ruhr valley, where 21 attendees died and 652 more were injured and traumatized. "The Trial" reveals the corporate greed and public negligence at the music festival. #PBSAmerica #LoveParade #EDM #Documentary

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Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise - Move on Up - Episode 2 (2016) | Full Documentary

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:00:00 -0000

A look at the divergent paths for African Americans and outbursts of white backlash that emerged in the 1970s and early 1980s. 2/4

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Best of Genealogy Roadshow - Season 1 (2013) | Full Documentary

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0000

From immigrant voyages and famous ancestors to murder mysteries and family connections, revisit the journeys in cities across the country as people uncover their family histories.

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Welcome to Mars (2005) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0000

Mission Control and its two robotic explorers face a daunting task to find proof that liquid water, the essential ingredient of life, once existed on Mars.

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World's Greatest Islands - Coral Islands (2018) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 -0000

The reef systems that gave rise to coral islands support the vast majority of marine species on our planet, but they are under threat. Explore the delicate balance between exploiting and preserving these extraordinary natural wonders.

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Hunting the Edge of Space - The Mystery of the Milky Way (2010) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:06:00 -0000

A history of telescopes, from Galileo's refractor to Newton's reflector and beyond, including key discoveries. Take a closer look at recent missions, including the voyage of the Cassini spacecraft to Saturn, the Kepler telescope's search for planets beyond our solar system, and the Herschel Space Observatory's examination of the Milky Way.

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Genealogy Roadshow - Season 2 - Philadelphia (2015) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:00:00 -0000

At the Franklin Institute, a man learns what drove his family to Philadelphia changed the course of history, a man may be a Viking descendant, and a young man hopes to confirm his relation to a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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Woodrow Wilson - Part 2 (2002) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 -0000

In part 2 of the miniseries, follow Woodrow Wilson, an intellectual with inflexible moral principles who was ultimately brought down by his search for peace and an incapacitating stroke. From American Experience. Part 2/2

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Seven Wonders of the Muslim World (2009) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:00 -0000

This visually stunning program traces the history and message of Islam by following the journeys of six young pilgrims from across the Muslim world to Mecca. It explores their lives and beliefs as well as the beautiful and historic mosques where they worship. #PBSAmerica #SevenWondersOfTheMuslimWorld #Islam #History

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Clinton - Episode 1 (2012) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -0000

The bumpy road to the 1992 presidential victory, which was an amazing triumph over repeated scandals and setbacks. In their moment of triumph, the first couple has no way of imagining the turmoil that lies ahead. 1/4

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Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World (2016) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:00:00 -0000

Martin Luther chronicles the real life story of the seismic upheaval that rocked the western world in the early 1500s. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville (Downtown Abbey), the film brings to life the great adventure story of Luther’s struggle. #PBSAmerica #MartinLuther #Christianity #Protestantism

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Rise of the Robots (2016) Full Documentary | NOVA

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Machines with human-like capabilities have long been the stuff of science fiction. Until now. Meet the most advanced humanoid robots as they leave the lab, battle real-world challenges, and endeavor to become part of our everyday lives. #PBSAmerica #RiseOfTheRobots #Robots #NOVA

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World's Greatest Natural Icons - Earth (2021) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Explore the greatest earth icons -- legendary mountains, monoliths, valleys and deserts -- and the forces that forged them.

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Making Stuff - Smarter (2011) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Explore a new generation of ingenious materials, from clothes that monitor your mood to real-life invisibility cloaks. 4/4

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Decoding da Vinci (2019) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:06:00 -0000

Journey to Florence to discover how Leonardo da Vinci used science, from human dissections to innovative painting techniques, to create his legendary artwork. Learn why Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating—and what it took to create it.

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The Abolitionists - Part Three: 1854 - Emancipation and Victory (2013) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0000

The battle between pro-slavery and free-soil contingents rises to fever pitch. 3/3

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Search for the Super Battery (2017) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Join renowned gadget geek and host David Pogue as he sets out on a quest to discover how batteries work and to uncover what the future has in store for our gadgets, our lives, and even our planet.

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Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise - Keep Your Head Up - Episode 3 (2016) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0000

In the 1980s and 1990s, just as African Americans were becoming more visible than ever, profound fissures within the country and Black America are revealed. 3/4

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Rise of the Mammals (2019) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0000

A major discovery shows how life came back after an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs. With exclusive access to a fossil trove from the key first million years after impact, the film charts the rise of a new living world from the ashes.

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Henry Ford (2013) | Full Documentary | American Experience

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0000

An absorbing story of a farm boy who became the most influential American innovator of the 20th century, and an incisive look at the birth of the American auto industry with its long history of struggles between labor and management. This is a thought-provoking reminder of how Ford's automobile forever changed the way we work and live, and our ideas about individuality, freedom and possibility. #PBSAmerica #HenryFord #Cars #Ford

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Doctor Barry - Barry’s Big Day (2019) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Dr. Barry prepares for his biggest day yet as he opens his own veterinary clinic. But first, he must help a Cuban rescue dog--and go to extreme measures to try to save a pair of injured fawns. #PBSAmerica #DoctorBarry #Veterinarian

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Follow Dr. Barry and his team as they struggle to build the new vet practice in northeastern Canada while using all the resources and friends he can find to help injured and orphaned animals of all kinds. Each episode tracks the story of a regular patient, a special rescue or release, and looks at one of Dr. Barry’s special projects to help animals in need.

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Making Black America: Through the Grapevine - Episode 3 (2022) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode, the Great Depression devastates America’s economy and brings Black America to its knees. To survive, the Black community uses social networks to navigate the oppressive realities of Jim Crow. Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores how social networks formed the cultural, economic and political foundation of the Civil Rights Movement which would transform America’s race relations. 3/4

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Giraffes: The Forgotten Giants (2014) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:00 -0000

An exciting look at scientist trying to solve the last pieces of code about how giraffes communicate. Meet giraffes living in the wild in Africa and in captivity in North America, as well as the scientists who are tracing the life cycle of the grand animals from birth to death. #PBSAmerica #GiraffesTheForgottenGiants #Giraffes

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (2014) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:06:00 -0000

Long before Paul Newman and Robert Redford immortalized them on screen, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid captivated Americans from coast to coast. In the 1890s, their exploits robbing banks and trains in the West - and then seemingly vanishing into thin air - became national news and the basis of rumors and myth. But who were Robert Leroy Parker and Harry Alonzo Longabaugh?

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Genealogy Roadshow - Season 1 - St. Louis (2015) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0000

At Union Station, a musician hopes to find connections to a famous St. Louis jazz composer, two sisters explore links to a survivor of the legendary Donner Party, and an Italian-American woman finds out if she is related to Italian royalty.

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Woodrow Wilson - Part 1 (2002) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Woodrow Wilson led America into World War I, which threatened all that he cherished. Recall the transformation of a history professor into one of America's greatest presidents. From American Experience. Part 1/2

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Genealogy Roadshow - Season 2 - New Orleans (2015) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:00:00 -0000

A couple whose ancestors are from the same Italian town explore if they’re related; a woman wants to find out who committed a gruesome murder in her ancestor’s past, a woman discovers the journey her ancestor took on the path to freedom.

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World's Greatest Islands - Islands Nations (2018) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0000

Though many island nations are small in stature, they have punched well above their weight on the global stage. Some are rooted in ancient history, while others are only just beginning to realize their full potential.

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School of the Future (2016) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:00:00 -0000

Once the envy of the world, American schools are now in trouble. Can the science of learning, including new insights from neuroscientists, psychologists, and educators, reveal how kids' brains work and show us how to engage growing minds? #PBSAmerica #SchoolOfTheFuture #Education

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Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise - Touch the Sky - Episode 4 (2016) | Full Documentary

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0000

Bringing the story to the present day, Professor Gates celebrates how far African Americans have come toward equality and raises hard questions about the obstacles that remain. 4/4

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The Smartest Machine on Earth (2011) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0000

Scientists are edging closer to augmented human intelligence with machines like “Watson,” a computing system that is gearing up to compete on the game show JEOPARDY!. Will Watson be able to compute its way to victory? #PBSAmerica #TheSmartestMachineOnEarth #NOVA

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Chernobyl: The New Evidence - Episode 1 (2021) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 -0000

In 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear plant exploded releasing clouds of radioactive fallout into the atmosphere. Newly declassified evidence from KGB archives reveals their concerns about the safety of the plant even as it was being built. The files show how KGB spies cautioned that Chernobyl was a disaster waiting to happen, but were ignored by Soviet leaders who didn’t heed the warnings. 1/2

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Inside Einstein's Mind (2015) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:06:00 -0000

Retrace Einstein's thought experiments as NOVA reveals the simple but powerful ideas that reshaped our understanding of gravity, illuminating the theory of general relativity—and Einstein's brilliance—as never before.

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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer (2009) | Full Documentary | American Experience

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:00:00 -0000

In the Spring of 1954, the U.S. government put J. Robert Oppenheimer, the country's preeminent atomic scientist and the man behind the atomic bomb, on trial for national loyalty. The setting was a hearing to determine the status of Opppenheimer's security clearance, but the drama that unfolded was a parade of all the fears of a paranoid Cold War government desperate not to be outgunned.

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Making Stuff - Cleaner (2011) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Can innovative materials help solve the energy crisis and lead to a sustainable future? 3/4

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Making Black America: Through the Grapevine - Episode 4 (2022) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Despite the gains of legal desegregation, this episode reveals a fervent desire for Black spaces and institutions that provide a safe place to debate, organize and celebrate. Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores how Black cultural and political movements - from Black Power to Black Twitter - embraced a radical consciousness that championed a new generation.

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The Civil War's Lost Massacre (2024) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -0000

Originally a supply depot for Union forces in Kentucky, Camp Nelson became the site where 10,000 Black soldiers trained in the Civil War. But in the war’s last months, these soldiers were attacked by bitter Southerners. Their remains have never been found, and a team is dedicated to finding them to memorialize their service and heroism. From Secrets of the Dead.

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Doctor Barry - When Dogs Bite (2019) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:00:00 -0000

After a dog suffers a gruesome bite, Dr. Jessica must make a tough choice. Meanwhile, Dr. Barry rushes offsite to save the life of an owl with a badly injured wing. #PBSAmerica #DoctorBarry #Dogs #Veterinarian

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Follow Dr. Barry and his team as they struggle to build the new vet practice in northeastern Canada while using all the resources and friends he can find to help injured and orphaned animals of all kinds. Each episode tracks the story of a regular patient, a special rescue or release, and looks at one of Dr. Barry’s special projects to help animals in need.

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The American Vice President (2024) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0000

The American Vice President tells the story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to a position of political consequence. Focusing on the fraught period between 1963 and 1974, the film examines the passage and first uses of the 25th Amendment and offers a fresh perspective on succession in the executive branch. From American Experience.

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Triangle Fire (2011) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -0000

The Triangle Fire chronicles the fire that tore through the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City killing one hundred and forty-eight young women and forever changed the relationship between labor and industry in the United States. A relationship that is still in question today as Americans re-examine the balance between the welfare of citizens and the motivations of global capitalism.

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Journey Into Buddhism - Vajra Sky Over Tibet (2006) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:00:00 -0000

From PBS, this stunning pilgrimage, “beautifully shot in Tibet’s most sacred sites” as described by Variety, received the blessing of the Dalai Lama and bears witness to the indomitable faith of the Tibetan Buddhist community and the imminent threat to its very survival. Traveling through breathtaking Himalayan terrain, this is the third film in John Bush’s Yatra Trilogy. #documentary #buddhism #religion #asia #tibet

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Called “eye-opening and essential if you have an interest in Eastern spirituality” by the Boston Globe and an “illuminating meditation” by Variety, these visually stunning documentaries are cinematic pilgrimages to legendary places in Southeast Asia and Tibet, including the spiritual wonders of Laos, Thailand, Burma, Bali, Cambodia, Java and Central Tibet.

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Mysteries of Mental Illness - Episode 4 - New Frontiers (2021) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:06:00 -0000

Explore today’s most cutting-edge treatments, based on the latest understanding of mental illness, through profiles of patients undergoing deep brain stimulation surgery, infusions of ketamine and modern electro-convulsive therapy. 4/4

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World's Greatest Islands - Nearshore Islands (2018) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Some of the world’s greatest islands are so close that they blend in with the mainland. But regardless of their size and origins, they are often the islands we are drawn to the most, each forging their own unique identity.

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Making Black America: Through the Grapevine - Episode 1 (2022) |Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:00 -0000

As Black people fought for full citizenship, this episode explores how free African Americans exercised their self-determination by building communities, establishing schools, and creating associations that would become the foundational pillars of Black America. Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the organizations, networks and artistic impression created by and for Black people. 1/4

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World's Greatest Islands - Island Arks (2018) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Cut off from continents, remote islands have become floating arks, attracting migrating species and forging new ones. Take a privileged glimpse into the secret lives of the rare and exotic species that inhabit these lost worlds.

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Nazi Town, USA (2024) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Nazi Town, USA tells the story of the German American Bund, a pro-Nazi group which in the 1930s had scores of chapters across the country, representing what many believe was a real threat of fascist subversion in the United States. They held joint rallies with the KKK and ran summer camps for children centered around Nazi ideology and imagery, melding patriotic values with virulent anti-Semitism.

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The Poison Squad (2020) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Based on the book by Deborah Blum, The Poison Squad tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley, who took on powerful food manufacturers and their allies. Following Wiley’s unusual experiments and tireless advocacy, the film charts the path of the forgotten man who laid the groundwork for U.S. consumer protection laws, and ultimately the creation of the FDA.

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The Cancer Detectives (2024) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0000

The Cancer Detectives tells the untold story of the first-ever war on cancer and the coalition of people who fought tirelessly to save women from cervical cancer: a Greek immigrant, Dr. George Papanicolau; his intrepid wife, Mary; Japanese-born artist, Hashime Murayama; Dr. Helen Dickens, an African American OBGYN in Philadelphia and an entirely new class of female scientists.

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Megastorm Aftermath (2013) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0000

In October 2012, Superstorm Sandy cut a path of devastation across the Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States, killing hundreds and causing tens of billions of dollars in damage. One year after Sandy's deadly strike, NOVA investigates the critical question raised by this historic storm: What can we do to prepare ourselves for the next Sandy? #PBSAmerica #MegastormAftermath #NOVA #Documentary

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Not Done: Women Remaking America (2021) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:00:00 -0000

The women’s movement has gone mainstream: from the Women’s March to Black Lives Matter to #MeToo. Premiering amid a pandemic and widespread social upheaval, NOT DONE shines a light on today’s feminists paving the way for true equality.

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Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story (2021) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:06:00 -0000

Whether we came together through blood or through love, by genetics or by choice, we recognize the value of our families. Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story paints a picture of today’s American family and the ways it defines us.

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Day the Dinosaurs Died (2017) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Investigate how an asteroid vanquished the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Join scientists as they drill into the impact crater and, for the first time, reconstruct the hell on earth that unfolded in the minutes, hours and months after the impact.

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Mars: Dead or Alive (2003) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0000

This special recounts the dramatic design, testing and launch of two crafts headed to Mars, ending with the first probe's historic entry, descent and landing on Earth's nearest planetary neighbor. #PBSAmerica #MarsDeadOrAlive #NOVA #space

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The Big Burn (2015) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:00:00 -0000

This is the dramatic story of a catastrophic 1910 wildfire that defined the fledgling U.S. Forest Service and the nation's fire policy for the rest of the 20th century and beyond. In the current American landscape, The Big Burn provides a cautionary tale of heroism and sacrifice, arrogance and greed, hubris and, ultimately, humility, in the face of nature's frightening power.

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Making Stuff - Smaller (2011) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0000

Future technologies will depend on tiny stuff -- from silicon chips to micro-robots that probe the human body. 2/4

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Something in the Air (2019) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 02:00:00 -0000

Pollution is killing tens of thousands of people every day around the world and is a major killer everywhere, even places we think of as safe. It causes respiratory diseases, can change how our DNA functions, and may cause dementia. How unsafe is the pollution we can’t see? Explore this and other questions about the most precious resource we have--air. #PBSAmerica #SomethingInTheAir #Pollution #Environmentalism

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Billy Graham (2021) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:00:00 -0000

Explore the life of one of the best-known and most influential religious leaders of the 20th century. An international celebrity by age 30, Billy Graham built a media empire, preached to millions worldwide, and had the ear of tycoons, presidents and royalty.

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Fannie Lou Hamer's America (2022) | Full Documentary

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0000

Fannie Lou Hamer's America is a portrait of a civil rights activist and the injustices in America that made her work essential. Through public speeches, personal interviews, and powerful songs of the fearless Mississippi sharecropper-turned-human-rights-activist, Fannie Lou Hamer's America explores and celebrates the lesser-known life of one of the Civil Rights Movement’s greatest leaders.

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Journey into Buddhism - Dharma River (2005) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:00:00 -0000

From PBS, DHARMA RIVER is a timeless journey through legendary rivers to the greatest Buddhist temples and mystical sites of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. This is the first documentary in John Bush’s Yatra trilogy, which World Movie Reviews called “a spiritual film with a big heart that dazzles with amazing imagery” and “an illuminating meditation” by Variety. #PBSAmerica #JourneyIntoBuddhism #Buddhism #Religion

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Mysteries of Mental Illness - Episode 3 - Rise and Fall of the Asylum (2021) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:06:00 -0000

Follow the origin and downfall of mental asylums in the U.S. Glimpse inside Cook County prison, the nation’s largest unintended mental health facility, meet the detainees in their care, and see the challenges they face both inside and out. 3/4

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Touching the Asteroid (2020) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:00:00 -0000

If spacecraft OSIRIS-REx can grab a piece of an asteroid and bring it to Earth, scientists could gain insight into our planet's origins—and even how to defend against rogue asteroids. But NASA only gets three shots at collecting a sample.

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Chasing Pluto (2010) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:00:00 -0000

NOVA captures New Horizons' historic flyby of Pluto, the culmination of the spacecraft's nine-year, three-billion-mile journey to reveal the first ever detailed images of this strange, icy world at the very edge of our solar system.

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Robert E. Lee (2011) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:00:00 -0000

To many a symbol of slavery and oppression, Robert E. Lee, the leading Confederate general of the American Civil War, remains a source of fascination and, for some, veneration.

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In the Footsteps of Marco Polo (2008) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:00:00 -0000

“In the Footsteps of Marco Polo” chronicles the journey of two ordinary guys as they set out to follow Polo's historic route. Equal parts travelogue, adventure story, history trek and buddy movie, the film weaves footage from the duo's often perilous voyage with Marco Polo's descriptions and experiences. #PBSAmerica #InTheFootstepsOfMarcoPolo #China #History

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Nova Wonders - What's the Universe Made Of? (2018) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:00:00 -0000

NOVA Wonders journeys to the stars and back to investigate what we know and don’t know about the universe. Find out how scientists are discovering new secrets about the history of the universe and why they’re predicting a shocking future.

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First Face of America (2018) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Take a risky dive into an underwater cave in Mexico to discover the 13,000-year-old skeleton of a prehistoric teenager. Follow forensic clues that reveal details of her life and death and how her people first ventured into North America. #PBSAmerica #FirstFaceOfAmerica #Mexico

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Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope (2020) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn explore the causes and costs of addiction, poverty and incarceration plaguing America, from the inner city to small towns like Yamhill, Oregon. While pockets of empathy and aid exist, are they enough to rescue the thousands of Americans in despair, for whom the American Dream of self-reliance is impossibly out of reach? #PBSAmerica #TightropeAmericansReachingForHope #Poverty #Documentary

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The Bombing of Wall Street (2018) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:00:00 -0000

On Sept. 16, 1920, a cart packed with dynamite exploded in front of Morgan Bank, leaving 38 dead and hundreds more seriously injured in the nation’s financial center. The Bombing of Wall Street tells the story of an early act of terror that remains unsolved today and sparked a bitter national debate about how far the government should go to protect the nation from acts of political violence.

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Nova Wonders - Can We Make Life? (2018) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:06:00 -0000

New tools allow researchers to use cells to create and edit their own DNA with more ease and less cost than ever before. NOVA Wonders explores the benefits and the burden of risk surrounding this controversial new technology.

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The Abolitionists - Part Two: 1838-1854 (2013) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0000

The divide between North and South deepens, touching off a crisis that is about to careen out of control. 2/3

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George H. W. Bush - Part 2 (2008) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:00:00 -0000

As president, Bush was a pivotal player during a critical moment in American and world history and in a powerful political dynasty. When Bush left the Oval Office in 1992, his 30-year career in public service came to an abrupt and unexpected end. Despite soaring approval ratings following victory in the Persian Gulf, his years as president after the war were marked by almost unrelieved decline. 2/2

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Oklahoma City (2017) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Oklahoma City traces the events that led McVeigh to that day and recounts the stories of the survivors, first-responders, U.S. Marshals, FBI investigators and journalists who covered the events. The film provides an in-depth and provocative exploration of the white supremacist, extremist militia movement that rose to prominence in the early 1990s and still makes news today.

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Looking For Life on Mars (2021) | Full Documentary | NOVA

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0000

NASA launches its most ambitious hunt for traces of life on Mars, landing a rover in a rocky, ancient river delta. The rover will stow samples for possible return to Earth and test technology that may pave the way for human travel to Mars.

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Making Black America: Through the Grapevine - Episode 2 (2022) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0000

As Jim Crow laws went into effect, African Americans built a “life behind the veil” to meet their educational, economic, political, and cultural needs. This episode explores the genesis of these organizations and networks that paved the way for Black life to flourish. Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. highlights the progress Black people made during the early 20th Century. 2/4

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Making Stuff - Stronger (2011) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Host David Pogue tests his mettle against the world’s strongest stuff -- from steel and Kevlar to bioengineered silk. 1/4

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The Frozen Chosen (2021) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0000

For sixteen days each winter, hunters venture out on a vast frozen lake armed with seven-foot spears on a quest for a prehistoric fish. Danger exists in every direction. A single miscalculation can cost their lives. "The Frozen Chosen" follows these brave hunters on a sporting event that tests their incredible courage and their patience. #PBSAmerica #TheFrozenChosen #Fishing #Arctic

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Driving While Black (2020) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Discover how the advent of the automobile brought new freedoms and new perils for African Americans on the road in this deep look into the dynamics of race, space and mobility in America over time.

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Mysteries of Mental Illness - Episode 2 - Who's Normal? (2021) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:06:00 -0000

Trace efforts to develop guidelines for diagnosing mental illness rooted in empirical science rather than dogma. Explore how science and societal factors are deeply entwined with shifting definitions of mental health and mental illness. 2/4

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No Country for the Poor (2017) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0000

What if democracy fails citizens by not serving them all equally? What if inequality becomes the norm and the most vulnerable citizens are left behind? In Hungary, the government has slashed social benefits and criminalized homelessness, but a group of activists, homeless and middle class, is confronting authorities to defend social justice and their right to be citizens. #PBSAmerica #NoCountryForThePoor #Poverty #Documentary

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Be Like Others: Transsexuals in Iran (2008) | Full Documentary

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 -0000

In Iran, according to Islamic law, homosexuality is punishable by death. However, sex-change operations are not only legal, they are embraced by a society that accepts male or female, but nothing in between.

Uploaded 12-08-23

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