American Public Television

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.

10/18/2025

Calling all weekend warriors! Before you head out on your rides this weekend, check out From Rails to Trails, now airing on public television.

Edward Norton narrates the story of one of the most unlikely social movements in American history: the struggle to convert thousands of miles of abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Facing fierce opposition and legal challenges from private property owners, leaders fought to reclaim these corridors for the public, creating a national network of scenic, car-free paths.

Check local listings for airtimes or stream anytime at PBS.org.

10/17/2025

Spend your weekend with Sara Moulton and Create TV! The Weeknight Mediterranean Marathon starts tonight at 9 pm ET.

Can't get enough of Sara? Sara's Weeknight Meals, season 14, is now airing on public television! Check local listings for airtimes or stream new episodes weekly with Passport on the PBS App.

10/15/2025

Thirty Ross originals will be sold to offset station licensing fees.