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20 popular series that originally premiered on PBS, per TVmaze — 16 still running, 4 ended, 13 with a next episode date. Tap a show for its status, genres, official site and next episode.

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NOVA posterNOVAPBS · 1974 · Running · Nature, History
Next: Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:00 PM ETSecrets of the Dead posterSecrets of the DeadPBS · 2000 · Running · Drama, Mystery, History
Next: Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 10:00 PM ETAsk This Old House posterAsk This Old HousePBS · 2002 · Running · DIY
Next: Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 8:30 PM ETAmerica's Test Kitchen posterAmerica's Test KitchenPBS · 2001 · Running · Food
Next: Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 2:30 PM ETCook's Country from America's Test Kitchen posterCook's Country from America's Test KitchenPBS · 2008 · Running · Food
Next: Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 3:30 PM ETAustin City Limits posterAustin City LimitsPBS · 1974 · Running · Music
Next: Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 11:00 PM ETMaigret posterMaigretPBS · 2025 · Running · Drama, Crime, Mystery
Next: Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 9:00 PM ETFrontline posterFrontlinePBS · 1983 · Running · Drama
Next: Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 PM ETNature posterNaturePBS · 1982 · Running · Nature
Next: Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 8:00 PM ETIndependent Lens posterIndependent LensPBS · 1999 · Running
Next: Mon, Nov 23, 2026, 10:00 PM ETAmerican Masters posterAmerican MastersPBS · 1986 · Running · Music
Next: Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 9:00 PM ETMiss Scarlet posterMiss ScarletPBS Passport · 2020 · Running · Drama, Crime, Mystery
Next: Sun, Nov 29, 2026, 8:00 PM ETFinding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. posterFinding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.PBS · 2012 · Running · History
Next: Tue, Jan 12, 2027, 8:00 PM ET

All PBS shows (20)

NOVA posterNOVAPBS · 1974 · Running · Nature, History
Next: Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:00 PM ETProfessor T posterProfessor TPBS Passport · 2021 · Running · Drama, CrimeMaigret posterMaigretPBS · 2025 · Running · Drama, Crime, Mystery
Next: Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 9:00 PM ETMiss Scarlet posterMiss ScarletPBS Passport · 2020 · Running · Drama, Crime, Mystery
Next: Sun, Nov 29, 2026, 8:00 PM ETGrantchester posterGrantchesterPBS Passport · 2014 · Ended · Drama, Crime, MysteryFrontline posterFrontlinePBS · 1983 · Running · Drama
Next: Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 PM ETMarble Hall Murders posterMarble Hall MurdersPBS · 2026 · Ended · Drama, Crime, MysterySecrets of the Dead posterSecrets of the DeadPBS · 2000 · Running · Drama, Mystery, History
Next: Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 10:00 PM ETAmerican Experience posterAmerican ExperiencePBS · 1988 · Running · HistoryThis Old House posterThis Old HousePBS · 1979 · Running · DIYNature posterNaturePBS · 1982 · Running · Nature
Next: Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 8:00 PM ETFinding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. posterFinding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.PBS · 2012 · Running · History
Next: Tue, Jan 12, 2027, 8:00 PM ETAmerica's Test Kitchen posterAmerica's Test KitchenPBS · 2001 · Running · Food
Next: Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 2:30 PM ETAmerican Masters posterAmerican MastersPBS · 1986 · Running · Music
Next: Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 9:00 PM ETCook's Country from America's Test Kitchen posterCook's Country from America's Test KitchenPBS · 2008 · Running · Food
Next: Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 3:30 PM ETAustin City Limits posterAustin City LimitsPBS · 1974 · Running · Music
Next: Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 11:00 PM ETAsk This Old House posterAsk This Old HousePBS · 2002 · Running · DIY
Next: Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 8:30 PM ETMoonflower Murders posterMoonflower MurdersPBS · 2024 · Ended · Drama, Crime, MysteryIndependent Lens posterIndependent LensPBS · 1999 · Running
Next: Mon, Nov 23, 2026, 10:00 PM ETThe American Revolution posterThe American RevolutionPBS · 2025 · Ended · War, History

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Questions & answers

What are the most popular shows on PBS?

By TVmaze popularity, the top PBS originals in our list are NOVA, Professor T, Maigret, Miss Scarlet, Grantchester.

Are all of these shows streaming on PBS right now?

These shows originally premiered on PBS. TVmaze records the original TV network, not current licensing deals, so a few older titles may have moved. Check PBS for any specific title.

Which PBS shows have new episodes coming?

13 shows on this page have a next episode scheduled; the soonest is NOVA on Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:00 PM ET.

Data: TVmaze, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; show data checked Nov 3, 2026. TVmaze records the network or streaming service where each show originally premiered — not every service that may carry it today. Availability can change and may differ by plan; check the service before you subscribe. Tachlis links only to official sites, never to unofficial streams.