PBS has announced its Summer programming, including the 250 Celebration of America with a live America 250 Celebration.
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Also coming to PBS this summer are Patience, Grantchester on Masterpiece, Mademoiselle Holmes, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, The Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece, and Magpie Murders on Masterpiece.
Programming Highlights
Encore Presentations: Select Weekdays, June 9 – Aug. 7, 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org & PBS app
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE brings back some of its most iconic stories, revisiting the moments and figures that shaped a nation. Summer presentations begin June 9 with “Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation,” capturing the spirit, upheaval, and cultural impact of the legendary 1969 festival, amid a nation divided by war and social change. The lineup continues with revealing presidential portraits, including “George H.W. Bush” (June 19, June 26), an in-depth assessment of the 41st president’s rise, challenges, and pivotal role in a changing world, and “JFK” (July 10, July 17), tracing John F. Kennedy’s journey from privileged beginnings to a history-making presidency that redefined American politics. The season culminates with the acclaimed three-part series “Chasing the Moon” (July 24, July 31, Aug. 7), a visually rich and immersive reimagining of the Space Age, blending scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, and personal drama through rarely seen archival footage and the diverse voices behind one of history’s greatest achievements.
PATIENCE (Season 2)
Premieres: Sundays, June 14 – Aug. 2, 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org & PBS app
Now Streaming: Binge Eight Episodes with PBS Passport
Patience Evans (Ella Maisy Purvis, “A Kind of Spark”) is back tackling more puzzling crimes across York. When new detective Frankie Monroe (Jessica Hynes, “Miss Austen”) bursts onto the scene, their differences spark tension—but they must learn to work as a team. As they investigate crime across the city, Patience brings her unique insight to the cases which include a killer in the Minster, a murder of a monk in a monastery and a railway mystery. Off duty, Patience continues searching for her mother, with unexpected results; and her budding relationship with SOCO Elliot Scott brings her joy and challenges.
GRANTCHESTER (Season 11)
Final Season Premieres: Sundays, June 14 – Aug. 2, 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org & PBS app
In the transformative summer of 1963, Alphy (Rishi Nair) reconnects with his estranged mother and questions his faith. Geordie (Robson Green) faces a promotion that could end his crime-solving partnership with Alphy, and Cathy’s (Kacey Ainsworth) career soars. As Leonard (Al Weaver) discovers his paternal side and Miss Scott (Melissa Johns) faces a life-changing event, the Grantchester family must face love, loss, and forgiveness one last time.
Streaming: Now Available on PBS.org, YouTube & PBS app
Premieres: Monday, June 15, 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings)
Discover the extraordinary story of Erno “Zvi” Spiegel, an unsung hero of the Holocaust who risked everything to protect the most vulnerable in Auschwitz – dozens of young boys, many of them twins, targeted by Dr. Josef Mengele for brutal medical experimentation. Through courage, compassion, and ingenuity, Spiegel shielded these children from unimaginable harm. When liberation came, he didn’t stop. He led the boys on a harrowing journey across Europe, ultimately bringing them home. Through first-hand testimony and exclusive archival material, THE LAST TWINS brings to life the voices of those who survived because of Spiegel’s defiance. His acts of humanity didn’t just save lives – they created a legacy. Today, the children he protected have families of their own, with descendants who are researchers, advocates, lawyers, and musicians, living all over the world. The documentary is directed and produced by Emmy Award-winning directors Perri Peltz and Matthew O’Neill, narrated by Tony Award-winning actor Liev Schreiber, and executive produced by Spiegel’s daughter, Dr. Judith Richter, to preserve his story and ensure its legacy.
Streaming: Now Available on PBS.org & PBS app
Premieres: Tuesday, June 16, 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS
BECOMING KATHARINE GRAHAM tells the story of a painfully shy woman’s accidental rise to power and how it changed history. After a family tragedy, Kay evolved from a “doormat wife” into a legendary newspaper publisher. Nixon’s nemesis during Watergate, she fought for truth, broke barriers in a sexist world, and won a Pulitzer Prize, inspiring generations with her courage and resilience.
THE KIMBERLY: AUSTRALIA’S WILD WEST
Premieres: Wednesdays, June 17 – July 1, 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org & PBS app
In Australia’s remote northwest, discover a land that defies time. “The Kimberley” spans over 400,000 square kilometers of remote tropical wilderness: turquoise coastlines, towering gorges, sandy deserts and sprawling savanna. Its extreme climate and harsh terrain hides remarkable biodiversity, from the fearsome crocodiles that rule the rivers, to the marsupial gliders who soar over the savanna. Following a year of their wild lives through the intense tropical seasons – and tracking the quests of those working to protect them – this three-part adventure reveals the hidden treasures of Australia’s Wild West.
INDEPENDENT LENS “Assembly”
Premieres: Monday, June 22, 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org & PBS app
Artist Rashaad Newsome prepares to showcase “Assembly,” a groundbreaking exhibit at New York’s Park Avenue Armory. By blending visual art, performance, and artificial intelligence, the project centers the global evolution of vogue while honoring Black and queer resistance and calling for a more liberated future.
FRONTLINE “Baby Brokers”
Premieres: Tuesday, June 23, 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org & PBS app
How lax laws leave the for-profit adoption industry ripe for abuse. With Retro Report, investigating how so-called baby brokers have targeted pregnant women and families looking to adopt, and an epicenter of the problem in Utah.
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