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Watch Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Encore Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Rooted in Western legacy, discover the beauty and utility of American functional art. Alongside artisans, historians and educators, understand the challenges facing today’s master craftsmen and efforts to inspire a new generation of makers.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Once a death sentence, cystic fibrosis now has a life-saving treatment. Follow the decades-long scientific quest, fueled by desperate parents, that led to this revolutionary breakthrough.

Stream with KPBS+ / Premieres Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Take an exclusive journey into a spectacular cave, hidden for millennia. Discover well-preserved Stone Age art of lions and mammoths, and see how scientists are unlocking the secrets of these masterpieces of early human creativity.

Stream with KPBS+ / Premieres Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Witness five rising choreographers creating world premieres for The Joffrey Ballet’s Winning Works. Under intense pressure, these artists from diverse backgrounds transform their personal stories into bold choreography, shaping ballet’s future.

Stream with KPBS+ / Premieres Sundays, Sept. 20 - Oct. 11, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Tuesday, Sept 22 - Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Cushla, a Catholic schoolteacher living in the dangerous world of Belfast 1975 embarks on an illicit affair with Michael, a married Protestant. As their forbidden love deepens, Cushla is pulled between duty and desire, family and freedom.

Healthcare workers say the medical drama gives viewers a true glimpse inside the ER.

The 78th Emmy Awards are Monday night. See the stars as they arrived.

The Pitt and Widow's Bay took home the top prizes in television at the Emmy Awards on Monday night. And actor Matthew Rhys became the first person to win in two lead acting categories in one night.

The visionary costume and fashion designer was known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his eye-catching celebrity looks.

Noah Kahan will perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water" as part of the In Memoriam segment.