American Public Television

11/17/2025

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time for celebration and reflection as well as a time to educate about the often painful history that Indigenous peoples have faced and continue to navigate today.

Discover some of those stories with these APT-distributed programs now airing on public TV and streaming on the PBS App. Check local listings for airtimes.

11/15/2025

New episodes weekly starting Dec 7!

11/13/2025

The results of the first auction to benefit public television, featuring donated paintings from Bob Ross, surpassed our expectations. We are so grateful and thrilled to celebrate the legacy of Bob Ross in this unique way!

More details on future auctions for the remaining paintings will be shared soon.

Two dozen more Ross paintings will hit the auction block over the next three years.

11/11/2025

The auction featuring three of Bob Ross's iconic paintings, with proceeds benefiting public TV stations, is now streaming live! The event is open to the public, and registration is not required to watch.

Follow the action here ➡ https://live.bonhams.com/live-auction/4-HFC0NL

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, remember the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who served our nation. Check out these recently released APT-distributed programs that honor their stories.

Check local listings for airtimes or stream these programs anytime with the PBS App.

11/09/2025

Explore the emotional and spiritual journeys of four Vietnam veterans who find their way from trauma to transformation. Healing A Soldier’s Heart is now available on public TV stations and streaming on the PBS App.

Tune in tonight at 10 pm ET for a live webcast discussion featuring Dr.
Ed Tick at www.HealingSoldiers.org. Dr Tick will be joined by veterans, spouses and PTSD/Moral Injury experts who will continue the conversation from the film about healing and recovery

11/08/2025

On November 11 at 1pm PST, three of Bob Ross's iconic paintings featured in The Joy of Painting will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting public TV stations. The auction is open to the public and registration is not required if you just want to watch.

For more information and to register to bid, visit https://www.bonhams.com/auction/30862/california-and-western-art/

11/02/2025

Trace Missouri’s complex transformation from a battleground of Civil War loyalties to a keystone in America’s mid-century modernization. Through archival images and expert commentary, Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri's Rifts, Roads and Civil Rights explores how Missouri’s history echoes the broader American story.

Check local listings for Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri's Rifts, Roads and Civil Rights and stream both episodes of Crossroads of a Nation with Passport on the PBS App.

11/01/2025

Take an intimate look at the annual tradition that honors loved ones who have passed away. The Day of the Dead, now available on select public TV stations, immerses viewers in the customs that accompany this traditional Mexican holiday.

Check local listings or stream anytime with Passport on the PBS App.

10/28/2025

Have you watched From Rails to Trails yet? Check local listings for the new documentary that covers the movement that Oscar-nominated actor Edward Norton said "reminds us what tenacious citizen activism can accomplish."

Edward Norton narrates the PBS documentary 'From Rails to Trails', which chronicles the 60-year movement to create public spaces around America. Ahead of the special's debut, the Oscar-nominated actor reveals how his father's environmental work sparked his passion for the movement.

10/24/2025

Tune in to Create TV this weekend as Nicholas Hankins teaches how to create your own masterpiece using Bob Ross' techniques! The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins marathon starts at 9 pm ET tonight on Create TV.

Check local listings for more episodes of The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins, or stream anytime with Passport on the PBS App.

10/22/2025

Women's Work: The Untold Story of America's Female Farmers pays tribute to the vital role women have played, and continue to play, in shaping the future of agriculture. This documentary, now available on public TV stations nationwide, tells the stories of women who have farmed, nurtured the land, sacrificed and made immeasurable impacts on farming and food in America.

Check local listings for airtimes or stream now with Passport on the PBS App.