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title: "PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "Get the PBS app and stream heartwarming shows like All Creatures Great & Small and Call the Midwife, plus new documentary series like Ken Burns’ American Buffalo. The PBS app features the latest news,"
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# PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries — United States
> Stream News, Movies, and Shows

![PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/ce/d6/e1/ced6e116-6197-29e4-80fa-4b99e4952624/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-8-0-85-220.png/400x400bb.png)

**Developer:** [PBS](https://apptail.io/developer/pbs-nER)
**Category:** Entertainment
**Rating:** 4.9/5 (356,401 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** org.pbs.playeripad
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 5.26.1 (released 2026-09-14)
**Original Release:** 2010-10-25

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id398349296)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/pbs-watch-tv-documentaries-XXH/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/pbs-watch-tv-documentaries-XXH/united-states)

## PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries Description
Get the PBS app and stream heartwarming shows like All Creatures Great & Small and Call the Midwife, plus new documentary series like Ken Burns’ American Buffalo. The PBS app features the latest news, live TV from your local PBS station, award-winning documentaries, and iconic series. Download the PBS app and stream thousands of full-length episodes anytime, anywhere! 

Streaming and watching TV is made easy with the PBS app. Watch series you love and discover brand new shows, live or on demand, with PBS’s streaming app available on your mobile phone, tablet, or Smart TV. 

Unlike conventional streaming apps, PBS lets you access local TV live! Stream local content with the PBS app livestream and discover your favorite local PBS station shows. 

Stay up to date with the latest news; watching shows like Frontline, PBS NewsHour, and Washington Week. Catch up on your favorite British dramas with Masterpiece classics including complete seasons of Miss Scarlet & the Duke, World on Fire, Endeavour, and Sanditon. Learn about history and science with new episodes of Finding Your Roots, Antiques Roadshow, Nature, and NOVA. Discover exciting musical performances watching Great Performances and Austin City Limits. You never have to miss a show with brand new videos and episodes added daily to the PBS app. 

WHAT DO YOU GET WITH THE FREE PBS APP? 

STREAM LOCAL & LIVE TV
- Connect to your local PBS station and watch your local station livestream 
- Tune in to the latest from your local community on the PBS app
- Stream your local station TV channel live anytime 

WATCH TV SHOWS ON DEMAND
- Watch TV shows on demand with the PBS app 
- TV shows of all genres - from drama and romance to murder and mystery
- Watch a new series and your all-time favorites
- Save episodes of your favorite TV shows to a custom watchlist

STREAM A VARIETY OF CONTENT
- Watch a new TV show or explore videos from the PBS archives
- Stream specially curated playlists, short films, interviews, extras, and more
- Binge TV shows of all genres on the PBS app
- Watch films, documentaries and TV shows

WATCH TV SERIES ACROSS MULTIPLE GENRES
- Enjoy the best of streaming and entertainment with PBS 
- Drama: All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet and the Duke, Broadchurch, Poldark, Vienna Blood, Grantchester, Sanditon, World on Fire, Call the Midwife, Jamestown, and more.
- Foreign Language Dramas: Professor T, Seaside Hotel, The Paris Murders, Luna and Sophie, and Sisi: Austrian Empress
- News & Public Affairs: Programs from PBS NewsHour, Frontline, Amanpour and Company, Firing Line, and Washington Week.
- Award-Winning Films & Documentaries: Discover new perspectives with Ken Burns, Independent Lens, POV,, and the PBS Short Film Festival.
- History: Antiques Roadshow, American Experience, American Masters, Finding Your Roots, and more.
- Arts & Performances: Great Performances, Austin City Limits, Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting, and Variety Studio: Actors on Acting.
- Science & Nature: Explore astonishing new worlds from NOVA, Nature, Deep Look, Expedition, and more.

WATCH MORE WITH PBS PASSPORT
Passport is an added benefit of station membership. By donating to your local PBS station you can:
- Stream an expanded library of acclaimed PBS programming
- Extended and exclusive access to 1,500+ episodes of your favorite shows
- Watch past and current seasons of popular shows like All Creatures Great and Small, Endeavour, and Sanditon
- Binge watch new TV series and your favorite PBS programs, like Finding Your Roots
- Stream early releases and special collections, like Ken Burns films and Antiques Roadshow

WHAT’S NEW ON PBS
MASTERPIECE: Moonflower Murders
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
Big Cats 24/7
NOVA: Dog Tales
MASTERPIECE: Van der Valk S4
Finding Your Roots

Watch TV anywhere and stream PBS shows today.

PBS offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new worlds through trusted, educational television and digital content.

## PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries Screenshots
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## PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 332,729 (93%)
- 4 stars: 16,217 (5%)
- 3 stars: 3,284 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1,264 (0%)
- 1 stars: 2,907 (1%)

## PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries Reviews in United States

### ***** "Best entertainment"
Love almost everything!
-- Anna-mango, 2025-01-01

### ***** "Amazing content"
Everyone should watch
-- User02938394, 2025-01-01

### *---- "Az public media"
Not available
-- Appr50, 2025-01-01

### ***** "Beautiful"
Lovely story for Christmas time
-- Samnacho, 2024-12-31

### *---- "Not enough current video"
I found their programming limited and sometimes old. I have no idea what they themselves actually produce. Much comes from other producers. I expected PBS to be like it was in the past. I was disappointed.
-- George Orr, 2024-12-30

### ***-- "I wonder…"
I usually stream this channel. Am always stuck with commercials at the beginning though I pay for passport. Also, I don’t like think their Search is up to snuff, needs improvement.
-- mACEson's Aces, 2024-12-29

### ****- "Great show. I have watched all of this series ."
I am an RN and really love the art of midwifery..
-- Rae Lucy, 2024-12-29

### ***** "BEAUTIFUL!!"
Masterful!  Sung with the hearts of angels!
-- TulsaDavidw, 2024-12-27

### ***** "Anything goes"
Absolutely fabulous. Enjoyed every minute
-- 2mo8, 2024-12-27

### ***** "Best channel to watch"
What I love best about this channel is I get to watch my much loved British Dramas .
-- Sidehustler1373, 2024-12-26

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## PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Free | United States | Entertainment | #212 |

## PBS: Watch TV & Documentaries Discovered Keywords
- education
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