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Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution
S27 Ep1 | 1h 24m 19s

Phil Sharp’s RNA discovery reshaped science, medicine, and the global biotech industry.

Ratified
S27 Ep2 | 1h 23m 41s

A bipartisan coalition continues a century-long fight to add gender equality into the Constitution.

Life After
S27 Ep3 | 1h 23m 41s

A filmmaker investigates assisted dying through the lens of disabled voices missing from the debate.

Vivien's Wild Ride
S27 Ep4 | 1h 24m 45s

When her eyesight begins to fade, a film editor reimagines belonging and what it truly means to see.

The Librarians
S27 Ep5 | 1h 25m 43s

Librarians across the U.S. examine how restrictions on library content are shaping communities.

The Inquisitor
S27 Ep6 | 1h 25m 31s

Meet Barbara Jordan: a civil rights icon whose powerful voice masked a complex private life.

Keep Quiet and Forgive
S27 Ep7 | 1h 25m 11s

An Amish sexual assault survivor breaks her silence, sparking a movement for justice and reform.

The Tallest Dwarf
S27 Ep8 | 1h 25m 55s

A filmmaker seeks belonging in the little people community and explores dwarfism within her family.

BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing
S27 Ep9 | 55m 40s

Behind the Kentucky Derby's glamour, unseen workers keep racing’s biggest stage running.

Natchez
S27 Ep10 | 1h 25m 40s

Natchez, Mississippi, is famous for its antebellum homes, but what’s left out of the tours?

Light of the Setting Sun
S27 Ep11 | 1h 12m 19s

One family. Four generations shaped by displacement and trauma.

Third Act
S27 Ep12 | 1h 25m 34s

A filmmaker honors his father’s legacy of art, activism, and resilience across generations.

Assembly
S27 Ep13 | 56m 5s

Vogue, AI, and identity collide as an artist creates an exhibition honoring Black and queer culture.

True North: Canadian Myths and Black Power
S27 Ep14 | 1h 26m 4s

How 1960s Montreal helped shape the global movement for Black liberation.

Flood
S27 Ep15 | 1h 15m 33s

A filmmaker revisits her evangelical roots to find connection with her estranged father.

One Person, One Vote?
S26 Ep1 | 1h 16m 37s

Unravel the complexities of the Electoral College through four 2020 presidential electors.

Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen
S26 Ep2 | 1h 25m 41s

A veteran uses hand-carved battlefield crosses to reconnect with families of fallen, fellow Marines.

Dallas, 2019 | Episode 1
S26 Ep3 | 52m 3s

Episode 1 of Dallas, 2019 shows workers navigating a city in crisis after a tornado.

Dallas, 2019 | Episode 2
S26 Ep4 | 51m 41s

A graduating high school student, superintendent, and county sheriff all strive for a better future.

Dallas, 2019 | Episode 3
S26 Ep5 | 50m 23s

Three diverse spirits with longstanding Texas roots struggle with their place in the world.

Dallas, 2019 | Episode 4
S26 Ep6 | 54m 56s

A judge and a D.A. both aim to bring reform and empathy to a complex and disparate justice system.

Dallas, 2019 | Episode 5
S26 Ep7 | 48m 3s

The final episode of Dallas, 2019 poses the question: What does it mean to be alive?

Minted
S26 Ep8 | 1h 16m 4s

The rise and fall of the NFT phenomenon that transformed the art world.

Without Arrows
S26 Ep9 | 1h 25m 25s

A champion grass dancer returns home after 13 years to reconnect with his Indigenous culture.

The Strike
S26 Ep10 | 1h 24m 40s

How a small hunger strike against solitary confinement turned into a massive statewide protest.

The In Between
S26 Ep11 | 1h 23m 21s

A filmmaker returns to her hometown on the U.S.-Mexico border to reflect on growing up fronterizo.

Skin of Glass
S26 Ep12 | 1h 25m 2s

How the turbulent history of her architect father's iconic building reflects Brazil's own struggles.

Bike Vessel
S26 Ep13 | 1h 24m 55s

Father and son bond on an ambitious 350-mile bike ride in this portrait of familial love.

Home Court
S26 Ep14 | 1h 24m 52s

The coming-of-age story and rise of Ashley Chea, a Cambodian American basketball prodigy.

WE WANT THE FUNK!
S26 Ep15 | 1h 22m 7s

The syncopated story of funk music, from its roots to the explosion of '70s urban funk and beyond.

Free For All: The Public Library
S26 Ep16 | 1h 24m 21s

How public libraries shaped a nation and remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today.

Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's
S26 Ep17 | 54m 20s

Three families are transformed when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

And So It Begins
S26 Ep18 | 1h 23m 38s

See how the Philippines' tense race for president in 2022 became the nation's fight for its soul.

Who is Michael Jang?
S26 Ep19 | 41m 44s

An elusive photographer uses street art tactics to share his previously unknown work with the world.

TEST Who is Michael Jang?
S26 Ep21 | 41m 44s

TEST - An elusive photographer uses street art tactics to share his previously unknown work with the

El Equipo
S25 Ep2 | 1h 25m 42s

A collaboration changes the course of forensic science and international human rights.

Three Chaplains
S25 Ep3 | 55m 43s

Muslim chaplains advocate for equality in the military.

A Town Called Victoria | Episode 1
S25 Ep4 | 54m 41s

A Texas town is thrown into the national spotlight when a local mosque erupts in flames.

A Town Called Victoria | Episode 2
S25 Ep5 | 54m 12s

The town of Victoria’s support for the Muslim community wanes as rebuilding efforts stall.

A Town Called Victoria | Episode 3
S25 Ep6 | 54m 42s

As the trial concludes, the people of Victoria, Texas, grapple with shocking revelations.

Beyond Utopia
S25 Ep7 | 1h 51m 55s

The gripping story of families who risk everything escaping North Korea.

Racist Trees
S25 Ep8 | 1h 23m 49s

In Palm Springs, a Black neighborhood fights to remove a divisive wall of trees.

Razing Liberty Square
S25 Ep9 | 1h 23m 30s

A public housing community in Miami becomes ground zero for climate gentrification.

Sister Úna Lived a Good Death
S25 Ep10 | 55m 23s

A nun with stage IV cancer teaches others that death doesn’t have to be the end.

Breaking The News
S25 Ep11 | 1h 24m 13s

Women and LGBTQ+ journalists launch startup The 19th* to buck a broken news media system.

Greener Pastures
S25 Ep12 | 1h 24m 54s

Midwestern families deal with unseen mental health issues affecting farmers in America.

A Thousand Pines
S25 Ep13 | 55m 37s

A crew of 12 Mexican tree planters travel the United States regrowing America’s forests.

Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s
S25 Ep14 | 54m 41s

Three people navigate their lives with determination in the face of Parkinson’s disease.

Space: The Longest Goodbye
S25 Ep16 | 1h 24m 52s

NASA psychologists prepare astronauts for the extreme isolation of a Mars mission.

The Tuba Thieves
S25 Ep17 | 1h 25m 17s

The central mystery of this unconventional documentary is the nature of sound itself.

If Dreams Were Lightning: Rural Healthcare Crisis
S25 Ep18 | 25m 43s

With rural hospitals closing, meet the people trying to get help in healthcare deserts.

Tandoori Truck Stop | Spice Road, Episode 1
16m 8s

What do truckers and tandooris have in common? Actor Rupak Ginn finds out.

Southern Fried Tikka Masala | Spice Road, Episode 2
16m 31s

Pani puri, pakoras, and… pageants? Indian food in Southern Virginia.

Back to the Motherland-ish | Spice Road, Episode 3
20m 51s

Rupak honors his mom's Maharashtrian heritage in New Jersey and with mom in New York.

LA Street Food, South Asian Style | Spice Road, Episode 4
16m 31s

Rupak Ginna goes home to LA for Desi street delicacies and grocery store comfort food.

The Grocery List Show | Seafood City in Chicago | Ep 1
12m 39s

Filipino food galore at Seafood City in Chicago is followed by the making of a crab torta feast.

The Grocery List Show | Halal Grocery in Brooklyn | Ep 2
12m 7s

The family behind a Middle Eastern Brooklyn grocery makes a hearty mansaf meal.

The Grocery List Show | A Little Caribbean Market in Brooklyn | Ep 3
10m 31s

At a Caribbean grocery in Brooklyn, the "island vibe" infuses the spirit of the neighborhood.

The Grocery List Show | Family-Run Italian Market in New Jersey | Ep 4
10m 31s

A family-run grocery in New Jersey brings people from all over for delectable treats from Italy.

The Grocery List Show | Latino Grocery Store in Brooklyn | Ep 5
12m 21s

A food blogger cooks up his family's garnachas recipe after a jaunt to a Latin American grocery.

Spice Road | Inside Chicago's First Michelin-Starred Indian Restaurant | S2 E1
16m 44s

What does it take for an Indian restaurant to earn a Michelin star—for the first time in Chicago?

Spice Road | You’ve Never Had Indian Food Like This| S2 E2
16m 49s

Kerala cuisine might be India’s best-kept secret—and most Americans have never tried it.

Spice Road | This Bangladeshi Pizza Joint Was Ranked One of the Best in America | S2 E3
15m 12s

One of the best pizzas in America, according to The New York Times.

Spice Road | What Happens When Indian Spices Meet Mexican Classics? | S2 E4
6m 25s

Try scrumptious Indian-Mexican dishes as South Asian flavors become more popular in America.

Spice Road | Which Butter Chicken Wins? | S2 E5
4m 19s

Which store-bought butter chicken is actually the best?

Spice Road | Can She Identify Indian Bread Blindfolded? | S2 E6
4m 56s

Can you tell naan from chapati from puri… without seeing them?

Spice Road | What Indians REALLY Eat for Breakfast | S2 E7
4m 37s

Forget toast and cereal—this is how India does breakfast.

Ghost in the Machine | Trailer
S28 Ep1 | 30s

Ghost in the Machine reveals AI’s troubled history and present-day impacts.

Spice Road S2 | Trailer
29s

It’s not just about what’s on the plate—it’s about the journeys behind it.

Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month 2026: What to Watch & Stream

May is AANHPI Heritage Month! Join us as we celebrate the impact that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made on this country’s past, present, and future.

Celebrate Women’s History Month: What to Watch & Stream

March is Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and recognize the contributions and impact of women that have shaped our nation and influenced how we move about the world.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: What to Watch & Stream

Join us in celebrating the diversity of Hispanic experiences and cultures for Hispanic Heritage Month! Below we’ve gathered a list of educational and enlightening programs that offer a glimpse of the diverse achievements, history, culture, and traditions airing on PBS KVIE, available to stream for free on the PBS app, or available to stream with PBS KVIE Passport.

Celebrate Pride Month 2025: What to Watch & Stream

June is Pride Month and we are excited to celebrate and recognize the LGBTQIA+ community not only this month, but all year long.

This Month on Passport – April 2025

There's lots to celebrate this month! From the fiftieth anniversary of Austin City Limits to the restoration of a sacred river in Northern California, April is filled to the brim with inspiring stories, electrifying musical performances, and captivating dramas.

The Don’t Miss List – April 2025

Each month we have a variety of amazing programs, which can make it hard to decide what to watch! We’ve compiled a ranking of programs airing this month with number one being an absolute MUST watch.

Celebrate Black History Month 2025: What to Watch & Stream

Immerse yourself in the incredible history, culture, traditions, accomplishments, and contributions of the Black community in America with this list of programs that are airing on PBS KVIE, available to stream for free on our PBS app, or available to stream with PBS KVIE Passport.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month! Join us as we celebrate and recognize the contributions and influence of Native Americans on the United States.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us as we celebrate and recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans on the United States.

Celebrate Pride Month 2024: What to Watch & Stream

June is Pride Month and we are excited to celebrate and recognize the LGBTQIA+ community not only this month, but all year long.

Celebrate Pride Month

June is Pride Month and we are excited to celebrate and recognize the LGBTQIA+ community not only this month, but all year long.

The Don’t Miss List – April 2023

Each month we have a variety of great programs, which can make it hard to decide what to watch! We’ve compiled a ranking of programs with number one being an absolute MUST watch.

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