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- CreatorMark GatissSteven MoffatStarsBenedict CumberbatchMartin FreemanUna StubbsThe quirky spin on Conan Doyle's iconic sleuth pitches him as a "high-functioning sociopath" in modern-day London. Assisting him in his investigations: Afghanistan War vet John Watson, who's introduced to Holmes by a mutual acquaintance.
- StarsKenneth BranaghRichard McCabeJeany SparkUnable to unsee the dark crimes he's tasked to investigate, Wallander's job comes at a cost to his family and relationships.
- StarsDaniel BrochuJ.T. TurnerJodie RestherBased on the books by Marc Brown, these are the adventures of Arthur, an 8-year-old aardvark, and his family and friends as they grow up and learn how to be good neighbors to one another.
- StarsMatthew MacfadyenClaire FoyTom CourtenayThe Dorrits are a family whose life revolves around the Marshalsea, a debtor's prison. Amy Dorrit's kind nature brings the family into contact with a wide swath of English society, from the poorest to the richest, and back again.
- CreatorSue BirtwistleSusie ConklinStarsJudi DenchImelda StauntonJulia McKenzieIn the 1840s, Cranford is ruled by the ladies. They adore good gossip, and romance and change is in the air, as the unwelcome grasp of the Industrial Revolution rapidly approaches their beloved rural market-town.
- CreatorBill NyeJames McKennaErren GottliebStarsBill NyePat CashmanMichaela Leslie-RuleScientist/comedian Bill Nye explores various aspects of science for young viewers.
- CreatorDennis DeShazerSheryl LeachKathy ParkerStarsBob WestJulie JohnsonPatty WirtzFrom pretending to be a pilot on a make-believe airplane to pretending to be a pirate in search of buried treasure, Barney's friends discover that creativity lets them soar in the wings of imagination!
- CreatorRachael NewStarsKate PhillipsStuart MartinCathy BeltonWhen Eliza Scarlet's father dies, he leaves her penniless, but she resolves to continue his detective agency. To operate in a male-dominated world, though, she needs a partner - step forward a detective known as the Duke.
- CreatorKaren HeathwoodStarsJohn RitterGrey GriffinKel MitchellThe adventures of a larger-than-life red dog on Bridwell Island.
- StarsOliver StoneVladimir PutinSergei ChudinovAcademy Award-winning film-maker Oliver Stone interviews Russian president Vladimir Putin about divisive issues related to U.S.-Russia relations.
- CreatorKeith ChapmanStarsRob RackstrawKate HarbourNeil MorrisseyBob Builder and his machine team are ready to tackle any project. Bob and Can-Do Crew demonstrate power of positive thinking, problem-solving, teamwork,.
- CreatorPaul RutmanStarsHenry Lloyd-HughesJemima WestJulie WaltersDrama set in 1932 during the final years of British colonial rule in India.
- CreatorRon RodeckerJames CoaneJeffrey ScottStarsKathleen BarrAndrea LibmanDanny McKinnonTwo children find a dragonscale, and have fun socializing with dragons.
- CreatorRick DuffieldStarsLarry BrantleyJordan WallChristie AbbottAn intelligent and witty dog imagines himself in the role of characters from classic books and gets involved in similar real-life adventures.
- CreatorAlexander EikStarsKyle MacLachlanSofia HelinTobias SantelmannBased on the true story of how the Norwegian crown princess steals the heart of President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II and changes the face of world politics.
- CreatorMartin KrattChris KrattLeo EatonStarsMartin KrattChris KrattGord RobertsonChris and Martin Kratt bring their enthusiasm for animals to the pre-school set.
- StarsGreg LeeLynne ThigpenRockapellaContestants pursue the international thief as junior detectives who must answer questions about geography.
- CreatorLisa Quijano WolfingerDavid ZabelStarsMcKinley Belcher IIISuzanne BertishNorbert Leo ButzFollows the lives of two volunteer nurses on opposing sides of the Civil War - New England abolitionist Mary Phinney and Confederate supporter Emma Green.
- CreatorGeorge Arthur BloomKristin Laskas MartinJoseph KwongStarsChristopher LloydNovie EdwardsAnnick ObonsawinThree kids, Jackie, Matt, Inez, and their bird friend Digit, must save cyberspace from the evil Hacker with the use of strategy and math skills.
- CreatorPamela DouglasStarsDavid LópezBlaze BerdahlTodd AlexanderA group of kids solves local crimes, capers, and mysteries in their neighborhood, with the help of a ghost who can only communicate through writing and words.
- CreatorJoe FallonStarsFrank WelkerJeff BennettRino RomanoFollows the mischievous adventures of a Monkey by the name of George.
- CreatorPaul AbbottStarsRobson GreenNicola WalkerShaun DingwallA police drama following the exploits of a crack squad within the Organized and Serial Crime Unit, a rapid-response police force serving the entire county.
- CreatorShari LewisBernard RothmanStarsShari LewisSabrina SanchezAmanda McAdamAn enthusiastic singing lady and her puppet animal friends go on a variety of adventures.
- StarsConleth HillLesley ManvilleTim McMullanEditor Susan Ryeland gets drawn into a web of intrigue and murder when she receives Alan Conway's unfinished manuscript of an Atticus Pünd mystery.
- CreatorChris KrattMartin KrattStarsChris KrattMartin KrattAthena KarkanisThe Kratt Brothers and their team use their "Creature Power" suits to learn about and help various species of animals around the world.
- CreatorRick SiggelkowStarsJayne EastwoodKatie BolandKyle KassThree children spend their time after school at Notions, Oddities, Doodads and Delights of Yesterday, an antique toy store where the toys and the shopkeeper's pet crawfish come to life.
- StarsAnthony BourdainDavid ChangSean BrockChef David Chang, along with his friends, explore, explain and enjoy food from around the world.
- CreatorKathryn MullenNorman StilesChristopher CerfStarsAnthony AsburyJennifer BarnhartPeter LinzLive-action and animation blend together in this educational fantasy about a family of lions running a library filled with adventurous and musical books.
- StarsRobert X. CringelySteve JobsDouglas AdamsThree part documentary series that tells the story of the birth of the personal computer, with the candid recollections of PC pioneers, like Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates.
- CreatorMichael MalianiKevin O'DonnellAndy HeywardStarsWalter CronkiteKathleen BarrReo JonesThe American Revolutionary War is seen through the eyes of an American teenaged lad, a young English lady, and a French boy, all three of whom work as reporters for Benjamin Franklin.
- CreatorErica RothschildStarsHolly Gauthier-FrankelOliver GraingerJesse VinetA young cat living in a magistrate's palace in ancient China, learns the values and importance of family and loyalty.
- StarsMark L. WalbergSimeon LipmanNicholas D. LowryCollectors discover that they can turn trash into treasure, thanks to the appraisal skills of the show's specialists in antiques and fine art; Mark L. Walberg hosts.
- CreatorJack FerraioloDorothea GillimStarsDannah Feinglass PhirmanChris ParnellMaria BamfordSatirical yet educational animated series about a young girl who is secretly the superhero Wordgirl, armed with superhuman strength, abilities, and a skilled vocabulary.
- CreatorSindy McKayLiz YoungMike YoungStarsMaria DarlingPeadar LambRussi TaylorGrandad tells his grandchildren about his adventures as a boy.
- CreatorCraig BartlettStarsIan James CorlettErika-Shaye GairClaire Margaret CorlettFriendly dinosaurs climb aboard a train to visit different times throughout the prehistoric age, learning about dinosaurs and having fun adventures.
- StarsCaroline BotelhoKenny YatesAlisa BesherA group of older children do arts and crafts, cooking, science and technology, and games sent in by viewers.
- CreatorTimothy McKeonAdam PeltzmanMark De AngelisStarsMillie DavisSean Michael KyerDalila BelaGeared for children ages 5-8, "Odd Squad" follows two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of an agency that seeks to save the day using math when odd things happen.
- CreatorKen ScarboroughTom KingStarsTabitha St. GermainVanesa TomasinoCedric PayneTales of a dog, Martha, who eats alphabet soup and gains the ability to speak. This series follows the antics of Martha and her owner as she encounters many adventures with her newfound ability.
- CreatorGeorge GoodchildStarsJim ConroyRosario CorsoMarc ProphetKids compete in challenges in this game show, hosted by an animated dog.
- CreatorAngela C. SantomeroSamantha Freeman AlpertTraci Paige JohnsonStarsTajja IsenSiera FlorindoZachary BlochA group of characters who live at a library turn into superheroes and then go into books; using early reading skills to save the day. They later use a problem from the story one of them faced and apply it to their own lives.
- CreatorEnid BlytonStarsDavid KayeIro LoupiMichael DobsonA small kid named noddy who has a little car, travels around his city to find new adventures
- CreatorDeborah ForteCarlos DortaBeth A. RichmanStarsNika FuttermanCarlos AlazraquiBeth PayneMaya Santos interferes in the lives of those around her, often dragging her twin, Miguel, into her schemes.
- StarsJoan CusackPhilip WilliamsJamie WatsonPeep, Chirp, and Quack explore the "Big Wide World" around them, leading to mischief and adventures.
- StarsMartin ShortAlexa TorringtonJacob EwaniukThe Cat in The Hat knows a lot about virtually every thing. With the help of fish, thing 1, and thing 2; the Cat in the Hat teaches kids about many things through song and games.
- StarsMichael DonovanBrian CantEve WhittleChildren's series about the aventures of a blue jet plane and his friends.
- StarsAmerica FerreraTerrence HowardStanley TucciIndependent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented communities and universal challenges found across America. The series has been awarded numerous Emmys and Peabodys, and has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards.
- StarsJames HollandTony PollardRichard LinternAn examination of Nazi Germany's various military engineering projects during World War II.
- CreatorDoug Mackay-HopeNick Smith-BakerStarsChiwetel EjioforBilly EllisLilian PinteaCameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand new perspective, revealing new discoveries, incredible colours and patterns, and just how fast it is changing.
- StarsDerek MullerHost and physicist Dr. Derek Muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the Earth's most controversial elements.
- StarsRick StevesConcepción Delgado de los ReyesMarwa AbbasAmerican travel authority Rick Steves guides viewers through his favorite European cities.
- StarsTim Pigott-SmithJonathan BoothMajor battles of World War II are recounted in depth.
- StarsScott KellyJeffrey KlugerMikhail KornienkoAstronaut Scott Kelly's record-breaking year in space -- from launch to landing.
- StarsDavid EaglemanSam RaffalMatthew Graham WagnerSix one-hour episodes that tell the story of the inner workings of the brain and take viewers on a visually spectacular journey into why they feel and think the things they do.
- StarsKatie CouricEric FonerTom HanksA sixteen episode mini-series of the history of America.
- StarsAmy GoodmanJuan GonzalezNermeen ShaikhJournalist Amy Goodman hosts this independent news program which features international journalists, grassroots leaders, independent analysts, as well as ordinary people directly affected by world events and U.S. policy.
- CreatorGary FriedmanOlexa HewrykDon MoodyStarsTyler BunchPeter LinzWillie MartinezIn Word World, words actually become the objects they represent in an innovative, educational and entertaining adventure for your kids.
- StarsTavis SmileyCornel WestBernie SandersA diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
- CreatorBruce D. JohnsonStarsJanice KawayeKevin Michael RichardsonKath SoucieTwo schoolchildren learn valuable life lessons from a buffalo, a red-tailed hawk, a bobcat, and a prairie dog.
- StarsNeil ShubinMichael BerrymanTim D. WhiteHave you ever wondered why the human body looks the way it does? Why we walk on two legs instead of four? Why we can see in color but have a lousy sense of smell? Your Inner Fish delves deep into the past to answer questions like these. The three-part series reveals a startling truth: Hidden within the human body is a story of life on Earth. Based on a best-selling book by evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin, this scientific adventure story takes viewers from Ethiopia to the Arctic Circle on a hunt for the many ways that our animal ancestors shaped our anatomical destiny. Shubin has spent much of his life studying our ancient ancestors----searching for the deep pedigree of Homo sapiens. Using both the fossil record and DNA evidence, he traces various parts of our body's structure to creatures that lived long, long ago.
- CreatorBilly AronsonJennifer OxleyStarsHayley Faith NegrinDwayne HillChristian DistefanoA spirited little girl named Peg and her sidekick Cat solve problems using foundational math concepts.
- StarsTom SilvaRichard TretheweyKevin O'ConnorTom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor, the experts of Ask This Old House, travel the country making house calls in order to answer homeowner questions and everyday home improvement projects.
- StarsJenni BarberPriscilla Star DiazJosh SegarraThe Electric Company are a group of kids with the ability to create and rearrange words, they are usually in conflict with The Pranksters, who have similar powers but use them to cause trouble.
- StarsDiablo CodyDavid ChaseJudd ApatowThis documentary series looks at the evolution of specific character types appearing on American primetime episodic television from post WWII to the early twenty-first century. These characters were often a reflection of the times and often shaped by world events such as WWII, the Vietnam War and 9/11, but some also influenced behavior and attitudes, especially of such characterizations in future television shows. Landmark characterizations are presented and the reasons for them being landmarks are discussed.
- CreatorMitchell KriegmanStarsPaul McGinnisTim LagassePeter LinzFrom the creator of "Bear in the Big Blue House," "It's a Big Big World" features Snook the sloth. He lives in the World Tree with various animal friends including marmosets, a tree frog and an anteater.
- CreatorNorman BridwellStarsLara Jill MillerJulie-Ann DeanMasiela LushaThe adventures of children's book character Clifford the Big Red Dog, set when Emily Elizabeth adopted him as a puppy.
- 19991 epTV-G8.0 (336)TV SeriesStarsCarolyn McCormickAdam ArkinAnn DowdThe story of Elizabeth Stanton and Susan B. Anthony and their life long fight to bring equal rights to women.
- StarsSimon Russell BealeEthan HawkeHarriet WalterVarious actors discuss Shakespeare plays. Each episode is presented by one actor and, in most cases, the actor discusses one play. However, some episodes cover more than one play. For example, all three "Henry plays" are presented together.
- CreatorMaurice SendakStarsColin MochrieMichele ScarabelliJoanne VannicolaThis children's animated series follows seven little monsters, apparently not little but big ones, in their adventures in learning about life. And each monster's name is a number, 1-7. One, the eldest of all of them, and the most athletic yet to be the tattletale of the siblings. Two, the most helpful out of the monsters with a long nose. Three, the most dramatic of the seven, and usually seen taking on a different persona in each episode. Four, the middle child who is the epitome of rambunctious angst in his family. Five, the childish sibling who does weird things with his tongue. He is normally seen with Four. Six, who is the resident ballerina, believes she's the most beautiful monster. And the youngest, Seven, who can unscrew his head. Despite his frightful appearance and being the youngest, he is the tallest among his siblings and the most gentle.
- CreatorRob StorkStarsAlice DinneanNoel MacNealJim MartinA group of kids (puppets) from diverse backgrounds and cultures come together at "The Puzzle Place" to hang-out, tell stories, sing songs and hold celebrations. Along the way they learn important Life Lessons about getting along, communicating, and how to be a friend. There is usually also a sub-plot centering around the club's sibling-like dog and cat, Nuzzle and Sizzle.
- StarsJohn LithgowMatthew ModineKathleen TurnerThe history of Hollywood and filmmaking comes alive in this spectacular nine hour celebration of movie magic.
- CreatorLeo EatonChris KrattMartin KrattStarsChris KrattMartin KrattShannon DuffChris and Martin Kratt explore a variety of different animals' habitats and lifestyles each week, with help from Allison and her computer, and Ttark, an animated dinosaur.
- StarsDick Van DykePhyllis DillerBetty WhiteA documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.
- StarsVivian HowardBen KnightSheri CastleA CHEF'S LIFE takes viewers inside the life and kitchen of Chef Vivian Howard.
- StarsAlan CummingRussell BakerEach fall, Masterpiece contemporary showcases dramas set in modern times. They are of the contemporary, issue-driven category. Contemporary is a showcase for made-for-TV, high-end programs.
- CreatorNatatcha EstébanezStarsDaniel BrochuElyzabeth DiagaVanessa AbruzzoBuster Baxter of "Arthur" fame travels around the world with his family.
- StarsJack LemmonFrederica Sagor MaasTed RadcliffeThe Living Century: The Extraordinary Lives of Ordinary People is a new biography television series that profile individuals who are 100 years of age and older. Each 30-minute episode profiles the life of a single centenarian. Their memories, their unique perceptions of the world and the radical changes they witnessed during their lifetime come alive through interviews, family photographs, home movies, archival footage and an original musical score. There are 70,000 Americans who are at least 100 years old. By the year 2050, there will be 834,000. The producers research and select active and lucid centenarians to honor their lives, their experiences and the contributions they have made and continue to make to society.
- CreatorGraeme BaseTom RueggerRobyn BaseStarsBrooke AndersonChris HobbsPeta JohnsonAnimalia tells the story of two human children, Alex and his friend Zoe, who stumble into the magical library which transports them to the animal-inhabited world of Animalia.
- StarsLiliana AbudArturo PuigYazmin PereiraA man has just told his family about a secrete and they hire a lawyer to find out if it is true.
- StarsBilly CrystalAmy SedarisLeonard MaltinMelding performance, biography and history, this features interviews with over 90 comedians, writers, producers, and historians.
- CreatorGregory NavaStarsKurt CaceresEdward James OlmosPatricia VelasquezThe head of the household, Jess Gonzalez (Edward James Olmos), is your average father who is forced to fight everyday troubles, following the death of his loving wife Berta (Sônia Braga). Their beloved daughter Nina (Constance Marie) has recently graduated from law school and decides to work for Legal Services on behalf of immigrant rights, although Jess does not agree with her decision. The rest of the Gonzalez family just tries to go with the flow, but they find their own problems down the road.
- CreatorJoe MurrayStarsSaara ChaudryJudy GreerShayle SimonsLeo the wombat, Carmen the butterfly, and Andy the frog travel around the world to learn about culture with their friend, Luna the moon.
- StarsJamie GustisJamie GreenbergAlaine KashianContestants pursue the thief and her cohorts through time by answering questions about history.
- CreatorKathy WaughDorothea GillimStarsSovereign BillVienna LeacockSequoia JanvierAn action-adventure comedy that follows the adventures of feisty and resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl, her dog Suki, and friends Tooey and Trini on their adventures in epically beautiful Alaska.
- StarsDonald BishopDavid HubandCaroly LarsonIt's a show that could be about stories from your childhood.
- StarsHenry Louis Gates Jr.Whoopi GoldbergChris TuckerThis 4 part PBS series attempts to trace the roots of 8 guests using genealogy, oral history, family stories, and DNA analysis.
- StarsYul KwonAMERICA REVEALED takes viewers on a four-hour journey high above the American landscape to reveal the country as never seen before. Technology expert and communications attorney Yul Kwon (winner of "Survivor: Cook Islands") hosts this exciting new PBS series that travels through time, space and systems to reveal a nation of interdependent and intricately interwoven networks that feed and power the nation, produce millions of goods, transport people great distances and still come together to make America work. These networks all rely on vast, complex and precisely calibrated systems, yet most Americans have never had the chance to observe or understand them. Until now.
- StarsSean BarrettVeronika HyksEva HartSeries documenting the history of the twentieth century through the testimony of those who lived through it.
- StarsAndrea NelsonMariano Leon-GuerreroBrendyn HatfieldBill Nye covers a wide range of scientific topics.
- StarsAlbert FinneySue JohnstonJoe ProsperoFive stories by H.E. Bates about a roguish English countryman.
- CreatorCraig BartlettStarsAshleigh BallJaeda Lily MillerWilliam AinscoughJet Propulsion, an alien from another planet, and his pals Sean, Mindy, and Sydney learn about science.
- StarsMorgan FreemanJordan BrownJustin JacksonA documentary of the history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies through the years of post-Civil War Reconstruction, this series examines the integral role slavery played in shaping the new country and challenges the long held notion that it was exclusively a Southern enterprise. Remarkable stories of individual slaves offer fresh perspectives on the slave experience.
- StarsMeryl StreepGloria SteinemLetty Cottin PogrebinThis series documents stories of women's contributions to some of the most important moments in the history of America.
- StarsBarry LubinPaul BinderIn a world that offers a dizzying array of amusements and entertainments, there is none quite so enduring or so universal as the circus. Now, over the course of six dramatic and mesmerizing hours, Show of Force will take us away to the circus - not just under the big top, but far beyond it: into what circus folk call "the backyard," the place where the trailers are parked and the real heart of the circus beats. With unprecedented access granted by the Big Apple Circus, the filmmaking team followed this traveling company over the course of an entire season. The series will immerse viewers in a rich collection of human stories, simultaneously compelling our fascination, and appealing to our shared humanity.
- StarsHenry Louis Gates Jr.Jonathan L. WaltonBarbara D. SavageFollows the history and culture of the Black church and explores African American faith communities on the frontlines of hope and change.
- StarsDean JohnsonMiriam JohnsonTom WeckwerthDetailed information on how to install and repair various areas /parts of the home. The main host, Dean Johnson shares in-depth, yet easy to follow DIY instructions . Along with input and video clips from the manufacturers of the products that are used.
- StarsMichael PalinNatalia MakarovaVictoria WoodA series presenting various railway adventures from around the world.
- StarsMark L. WalbergMiller GaffneyBob RichterA show about four antiques experts who compete for dominance in the antiques buying and selling arena. Whoever can buy the best deals and make the most profit at auction wins for bragging rights.
- StarsJulia ChildJacques PepinAmerican chef Julia Child and French chef Jacques Pepin host this cooking show that shows viewers how to best prepare various French and American dishes.
- StarsDavid CostabileSiddhartha MukherjeeWendy ChungThe Gene: An Intimate History weaves together science, history & personal stories for a historical biography of the human genome, while also exploring breakthroughs for diagnosis & treatment of genetic diseases & the complex ethical questions they raise.