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Premieres Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Saturday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and Monday, May 19 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Enjoy Michelin-worthy tacos at a hidden gem in Tijuana, and innovative seafood at Marea Alta near Rosarito. -
Premieres Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. James Morrison is widely recognised as one of Britain’s finest landscape artists. His work hangs in the homes of JK Rowling and the Royal Family, as well as in museums and private collections around the world. As the documentary opens, Morrison faces his greatest challenge: his eyesight is fading fast, and he has one more major painting to complete. -
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8 p.m. + Encore Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. President Donald Trump is about to begin the first major foreign trip of his second term, traveling next week to Saudi Arabia, while also making stops in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, nations which play a key role in mediating conflicts in the region. -
Premieres Monday, May 12, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Discover amazing items that even our ROADSHOW experts had never seen, either in person or possibly ever, prior to that magical moment at ROADSHOW. -
Premieres Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. A historic presidential race in the Philippines, between the son of Ferdinand Marcos and the incumbent woman VP, is seen through the eyes of Nobel-winning journalist Maria Ressa—who cuts through the rhetoric despite the risks. -
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS app. Experience this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical directed by Michael Longhurst from London's Donmar Warehouse. Grammy nominee Caissie Levy stars in the story of a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness. -
Premieres Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m., Sunday, May 11 at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, May 11 at 11:30 p.m. and Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m. on PBS KIDS + Now Streaming. While Molly and Layla fly to Shageluk for a delivery, Walter sets up a Mother’s Day surprise party at home. Will they make it home in time for the surprise? + While setting up birdfeeders for winter, Trini spots a talking white bird! When she shares about her special encounter, Molly doesn't believe her. Determined, Trini sets out to get a picture of the mysterious bird to prove it's real. -
Premieres Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Saturday, May 10 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and Monday, May 12 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Chef Ivan Almici provides an extraordinary Italian experience in Valle de Guadalupe. Join Jorge behind the scenes as pasta is crafted, meat is roasted, and flavors are meticulously created. -
Wednesdays, May 7 - June 18, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream Seasons 1 - 2 now with KPBS Passport! Hosted by Air Force combat veteran Stacy Pearsall, the series reveals the experiences of 21 diverse veterans from across the country. Conversations about life before, during and after action provide a deeper appreciation for those who’ve served. -
Premieres Wednesdays, May 7 - May 28, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Sundays, May 11 - June 1 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the fascinating world of bugs, their beauty, and ecological importance. From pollinators and insect predators to the clean-up crews purifying our planet, scientists examine the decline of these essential yet least appreciated creatures.
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