TV Highlights

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Discover the exquisite craftsmanship and renowned cultural charm of France’s most talented artisans in a captivating journey across the country, including Paris, Bordeaux, Normandy, Le Borne, Occitanie and more. From glovemakers to bakers, stained glass restorers to chefs, revel in the rich heritage of centuries-old French traditions and elegant style.

Premieres Thursdays, Jan. 8 - 29, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Sundays, Jan. 11 - Feb. 1 at Noon on KPBS TV + Thursdays, Feb. 5 - 26 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. Back in the fictional picturesque English county of Midsomer, Season 24 finds DCI Barnaby and his trusty sidekick, DS Winter, attempting to solve perplexing crimes while also exploring the quirks of this delightful yet deadly county.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. The Great Depression taught us that market euphoria and easy debt are a dangerous mix. Today, as billions pour into AI, some wonder if history could rhyme. Journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times columnist and CNBC anchor joins Ian Bremmer to ask: is the next big bubble about to burst?

Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Sunday, Jan. 11 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Thursday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Nearly a year after the devastating LA fires, Maiya May returns to document the rebuild and finds communities still grappling with loss yet determined to move forward.

Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS+. The second atomic bomb blast over Nagasaki in Aug. 1945 has become known as "the forgotten bomb." Less than five months later, the U.S. military staged an all-star football game on a killing field in Nagasaki, amid lingering radiation levels.

Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+ / Encore Sunday, Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors America Ferrera and Darren Criss uncover their immigrant roots—telling powerful stories that span the globe.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. The film tells the unlikely story of a racing legend who captured multiple records and led Ford Motor Company to national prominence during the “golden age” of drag racing. Narrated by actor Peter Coyote, it chronicles Brannan’s career, his contributions to the sport, and the ways in which he transformed Ford drag racing during the 1960s. The film features interviews with Brannan, fellow drag racers, car enthusiasts, and automotive and racing historians.

Premieres Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encore Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2. Ring in the New Year with the Vienna Philharmonic at the world-famous Musikverein, with Hugh returning as host. The celebrations showcase the virtuosic dancing of the Vienna City Ballet performed on location in sumptuous Vienna landmarks.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. The true story of a Jazz Age trailblazer — 95-year-old entertainer Norma Miller. The engaging biography highlights the life, career and indomitable spirit of the Harlem-born actress, dancer and choreographer known as "The Queen of Swing." Discovered at the age of 12, Miller's show business career has spanned seven decades.

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Join Host Elsa Sevilla as she visits the historic, 5-star Hotel Del Coronado and learns why visitors from around the world love to stay at the Del. Find out what once kept guests entertained in the basement floor and which Hollywood movie-stars stayed at the hotel.