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Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Friday, June 20 at at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, June 23 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. We become "street wise" about Pacific Beach and University Heights; remember the City of East San Diego; play "Guess The Year" and much more! -
Stream now with the PBS app + YouTube. Orcas swim thousands of miles to intercept the sardine run, but it's not the sardines they're after. They arrive to hunt dolphins, allowing sardines to swim away from their initial predators. -
Encore Wednesdays, June 25 - July 30, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS / PBS app. Step into the world of six iconic dinosaurs and experience them walking the Earth once more. -
Premieres Friday, June 13, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Enjoy Verdi's epic love story starring soprano Angel Blue in the title role with new staging by Michael Mayer featuring projections and animations that bring ancient Egypt to life. Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts the all-star cast. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Tuesdays, Sept. 9 - Oct. 14, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. Witness Patience’s powerful deduction skills as she helps the York Police solve crimes. Patience’s autism and extraordinary ability to make connections that others overlook impress Detective Metcalf, who believes she could be an asset to her team. -
Premieres Sundays, June 15 – Aug. 3, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Alphy has found a home in Grantchester and a best friend in Geordie, but love eludes him until a new case sparks an unexpected romance. Meanwhile, Geordie wrestles with expectations for his son, and Cathy takes steps to advance her career. -
Stream now with the PBS app + Watch Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Tensions are rising on the Taiwan Strait. China has been conducting near-daily military drills around the island—larger and more aggressive than ever before. How far can China push, and how long can Taiwan hold out, before conflict is inevitable? -
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. We visit to the town of Hortonville, and share memories of early Mission Beach and the seawall there. Ken explores the life of Fatty Arbuckle, and the secret behind a strange street name in East County. Plus "Guess The Year" and more! -
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Balboa Park was first known as City Park. It was a land donation to the city by a local businessman and philanthropist who would leave his mark on San Diego. Who were the key players behind the creation of City Park? -
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. The World’s Toughest Row is an extreme race featuring unassisted rowing boats that cross the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Antigua. For a team of four Air Force veterans, this challenge was the ultimate test of body and mind, as well as an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for other vets experiencing mental illness.
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