Watch Live
-
Premieres Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Bryan Roof visits Minneapolis and shares his version of Grilled Hilltribe Chicken with Kua Txob with host Julia Collin Davison. Toni Tipton-Martin walks us through the difference between fondue and fonduta. And test cook Ashley Moore prepares refreshing Tomatoes with Fontina Sauce and Cornichon Dressing for host Bridget Lancaster. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Dan Souza makes Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Pork Chops) for host Bridget Lancaster. Tasting expert Jack Bishop reviews types of Japanese rice. Test cook Lan Lam prepares Kare Raisu (Japanese Curry Rice with Chicken) for Julia Collin Davison. -
Premieres Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. President Trump's unprecedented challenges to the Federal Reserve - and what it means for the economy. Tracing the battle between Trump and the Fed as the central bank steers the economy through an increasingly precarious moment. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Sunday, May 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Live from the U.S. Capitol, the 37th broadcast of America’s national night of remembrance features stories, tributes, and musical performances by world-renowned artists and the National Symphony Orchestra, with a special tribute of the country’s 250th anniversary. -
Stream this episode with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Saturday, May 9 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, May 11 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. (Stream all new episodes from Season 15 now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+). We head to Rosarito for the excitement of the Mexican Open Surf Contest, where surfers from around the world compete for $10,000 in prizes. The event organizer gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to host a professional surf competition. We also meet Sonia Stump of the Baja Scholarship Foundation and hear inspiring stories of how the foundation is helping youth across the region reach new heights. -
Watch Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Witness the American women's suffrage movement in this Tony-winning Broadway musical. Created by Shaina Taub, the cast features Taub as Alice Paul, Tony winner Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells, and Tony nominee Jenn Colella as Carrie Chapman Catt. -
Watch Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Encore Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. The astonishing and heartwarming story of George Lee, a pioneering Asian dancer who originated a featured role in George Balanchine’s "The Nutcracker" 70 years ago as a teenage immigrant from China. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Working backward through filmmaker Paul Bonesteel's decades-long fascination, the film unravels the mysterious life of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant whose extraordinary photographs helped define the identity of the Great Smoky Mountains. -
Premieres Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Sunday, May 10 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV + 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Sunday, May 10 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. In 1976 David Attenborough embarked on his most ambitious project ever. This is the story behind TV’s first wildlife blockbuster, "Life on Earth." -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. The documentary delves into the mysticism of Tequila, Mexico, a place that attracts people from all over the world — enchanted by its magical landscapes, the stories found in its streets, the generosity of its people, and the grandeur of its distilleries — and explores how the drink goes from farm to bottle.
FAQ
If you have questions regarding the new channels and how to access them, please review the KPBS TV FAQs.
CONTACT US
AUDIENCE SERVICES
Email Us
CALL:
(619) 594-6983
TOLL-FREE :
(888) 399-5727
PROGRAM RESPONSE LINE:
(619) 594-5424
(Please call and leave recorded comments)
KPBS TV
Children’s educational programs, award-winning news and public affairs programs, local programs that highlight the San Diego community, as well as critically acclaimed documentary, drama and entertainment programs.
Channel 15.1, Cox 1011, Spectrum 1221
KPBS 2
Award-winning and original nonfiction content that connects viewers to today's news headlines, along with exclusive dramas and encore presentations of the best that PBS has to offer.
Channel 15.2, Cox 811, Spectrum 1277
KPBS Create
A 24/7 channel dedicated to the highest quality how-to and lifestyle programming public television has to offer.
Channel 15.3, Cox 816, Spectrum 1275
KPBS Kids
A 24/7 broadcast and streaming channel featuring the best of PBS children's programming.
Channel 15.4, Cox 809, Spectrum 1276
KPBS+
KPBS+ is designed for ease and enjoyment. Pick up where you left off, browse your watch history, and save your favorite shows to a personalized list. Discovering KPBS has never been easier.
Download the free app now at kpbs.org/kpbsplus
Passport Streaming
Get extended access to selected PBS shows - available only to KPBS members at the $60 and above level. Learn more.
On-Demand for Members Only