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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. -
Stream with KPBS+. Artificial intelligence and eugenics share the same origins. How can we imagine a better future with AI? Ghost in the Machine reveals AI’s problematic history and challenges us to it to create a more equitable world. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesdays, Sept. 16 - 30 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Encores Sundays, Sept. 20 - Oct. 4 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Wednesdays, Sept. 23 at 6 a.m. on KPBS 2. A story of scientific daring and discovery, grit, and human endeavour, where unlocking the mysteries of our icy worlds is key to unlocking the forces that drive our planet. -
Stream now with KPBS+. Ten survivors of 9/11 reflect on the lasting effects of that day and share how, more than two decades later, they continue to find resilience and hope. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. In Oct. 2021, Hollywood legend John Williams made his conducting debut with the internationally renowned Berliner Philharmoniker. Filmed live at the Berlin Philharmonie, the film captures this magical performance of his music. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursdays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 1, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Sunday, Sept. 13 - Oct. 4 at Noon on KPBS TV. This British crime drama series is loosely based on the novels written by Alan Hunter. Martin Shaw stars as Inspector George Gently, an incorruptible cop transplanted from London to the North East of England in the mid-1960s. Lee Ingleby stars as DS John Bacchus, Gently’s young protégé.
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