Shows & Documentaries
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Almanac North
Almanac North is a half-hour program hosted by Maarja Hewitt and Brett Scott…
The Great Minnesota Recipe
Learn about the culinary experiences, family backgrounds, connection to their recipes…
Minnesota Historia
Minnesota Historia is your guide to all things quirky in Minnesota’s past.
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
The Chaperone
Society matron Norma Carlisle accompanies Louise Brooks to New York City.
The Trouble With Maggie Cole
See what happens when idle gossip escalates out of control.
Us
Tom Hollander and Saskia Reeves star in an adaptation of David Nicholls’ novel.
Howards End
An adaptation of E.M. Forster’s classic novel about class struggles in Edwardian England.
Endeavour
Shaun Evans charms audiences with his portrayal of the cerebral detective Endeavour Morse.
Professor T
Professor Tempest and the police return to solve more complex and intriguing crimes.
COBRA
Follow the British government committee COBRA as it overcomes major national crises.
Beecham House
An epic and romantic tale set in 1795 Delhi before Britain ruled the region.
Vienna Blood
Dr. Max Liebermann and DI Oskar Rheinhardt team up to solve mysteries in 1900s Vienna.
Professor T
Eccentric psychology Professor T has a brilliant mind and an unpredictable nature.
Mr. Selfridge
In 1909 London, a flamboyant American entrepreneur seeks to thrill London’s shoppers.
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a new TV adaptation.
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 series, you’ll meet creative artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.
The Bob Ross Experience
Witness the transformation of Bob Ross’ art studio into an intimate museum experience.
Sacred Journeys
The Dictator’s Playbook
Explore how dictators, from Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, seized, held and fell from power.
Global Voices
Global Voices offers rare insights and firsthand perspectives from around the world.
This Town
From Grand Portage to Sandstone, Northern Minnesota is dotted with small towns…
The War of 1812
The War of 1812 presents the strange and awkward conflict that shaped the destiny of a continent.
Modern Pioneering with Georgia Pellegrini
Georgia Pellegrini and artisans, teach recipes, projects and skills for a joyful life.
Lost Iron Range
In many ways, the story of the Iron Range of northern Minnesota is the story of America.
News & Public Affairs
Almanac North
Almanac North is a half-hour program hosted by Maarja Hewitt and Brett Scott…
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.
Pavlo: Live in Santorini
Pavlo serenades the audience with new music accented with special classics.
David Holt’s State of Music
Tunes and stories from masters of traditional music recorded on location around the South.
Gershwin Prize
The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Daniel O’Donnell and Special Guests
Filmed in front of a live audience at the Millennium Forum in Derry, Northern Ireland
Jazz
Ken Burns follows the growth and development of jazz music.
Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse
Three Broadway favorites headline a brand-new PBS concert series.
The Art of Home: A Wind River Story
Two indigenous artists create new works and define what it means to be a “native artist.”
Drawn to Write
Explore the stories behind the story as local author Felicia Schneiderhan…
Crash Course Theater
Welcome to Crash Course Theater where we learn about the history of the dramatic arts!
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
How Does It Grow
Telling the stories of our food from field to fork.
Hacking Your Mind
This four-part series examines how easy it is to hack your mind and what you can do.
NOVA
Explore scientific discoveries on television’s most acclaimed science documentary series.
Crash Course Zoology
Take a rapid deep dive into the weird and wonderful biology of animals.
Mysteries of Mental Illness
Mysteries of Mental Illness explores the story of mental illness in science and society.
The Great Polar Bear Feast
The astonishing story of an annual gathering of 80 polar bears near a whaling village.
Songs for Unusual Creatures
The world’s strangest creatures finally get their theme songs.
Be Smart
We give you deep answers to simple questions about science and the rest of the universe.
Expedition
Join Steve Backshall in uncharted territory to uncover the world’s last unknown places.
Deep Look
KQED takes us deep into the small, beautiful world of biology.
Shanks FX
Learn to create Hollywood-style effects in this DIY film series.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Ask This Old House
Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our view
The Hook
Chef Ricky Moore traces the journey of the bonefish from ocean to plate.
ChefSteps
ChefSteps is here to make you a better cook.
Lidia’s Kitchen
Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Chef Martin Yan explores how food and spices shaped western China.
Farm to Table Family
Bringing the family together through food.
A Few Great Bakeries
Family Ingredients
Discover the stories linked by family recipes from places including Hawaii and Japan.
The Lexicon of Sustainability
The Lexicon of Sustainability is based on a simple premise.
Full-Time Kid
Explore fun games, activities, and hobbies with Mya.
Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan
TASTE OF MALAYSIA WITH MARTIN YAN is a journey of cultural discovery