Did you know you can watch PBS and New Hampshire PBS programs on YouTube?
From national favorites like NOVA and FRONTLINE to local stories from WINDOWS TO THE WILD and OUR HOMETOWN, there’s a world of documentaries, news, and storytelling waiting to stream. What will you watch first?
🧬 Science & Nature
NOVA – Many recent episodes available in full on the official NOVA channel.
Nature – Dozens of full documentaries and extras from PBS’s long-running nature series.
📰 News & Public Affairs
PBS NewsHour – Daily broadcasts, special coverage, and in-depth reporting.
FRONTLINE – Full-length investigative documentaries and new releases.
Washington Week with The Atlantic – political analysis and conversation with top journalists.
📚 History, Learning & Curiosity
American Experience – Deep dives into pivotal stories from U.S. history.
Independent Lens – Full-length indie documentaries exploring social issues and untold stories.
Antiques Roadshow – Full episodes and themed playlists featuring appraisals and treasures from across the country.
Finding Your Roots – Many full episodes exploring ancestry and identity through DNA and historical records. (Note: not all seasons are complete.)
🧒 For Kids (and Nostalgic Adults)
PBS KIDS – Full episodes, livestreams, and compilations from favorites like Arthur, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Wild Kratts, Molly of Denali, Elinor Wonders Why, and more.
Sesame Street – Select clips and classic segments available now, with full classic episodes coming to YouTube beginning January 2026.
🏔 Local Favorites from New Hampshire PBS
WINDOWS TO THE WILD – Hosted by Willem Lange, this long-running series explores the people and places that make New England wild — from mountain trails to frozen ponds to coastal adventures. Stream full episodes and digital stories.
SENIORITY AUTHORITY – Host Cathleen Toomey talks with experts, advocates, and innovators about aging wisely and living fully.
GRANITE STATE CHALLENGE – New Hampshire’s high school quiz show, where teams from across the state go head-to-head in a battle of brains. Watch full matches from recent seasons.
THE STATE WE’RE IN – A weekly public affairs program from New Hampshire PBS that dives into the issues shaping life in the Granite State — from housing and education to environment and civic engagement.
OUR HOMETOWN – A community storytelling series that celebrates the people, history, and character of towns across New Hampshire — all told through local voices.
🎭 The Arts
Austin City Limits – Legendary live concerts across genres.
Great Performances / Broadway on PBS – Stage, opera, and dance productions from around the world.
🌼 Vintage Finds
The Best of Julia Child – Vintage episodes of Julia at her most charming — now streaming again on PBS’s YouTube archive.
The Victory Garden – Classic gardening wisdom, seasonal tips, and plenty of retro charm from America’s longest-running gardening show.
Not every show (or every episode) is available, and newer programs often premiere first on the PBS App. But YouTube is packed with PBS gems — from national favorites to local stories — perfect for learning something new, exploring the wild, or revisiting the shows that shaped us.