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PBS: Watch Live TV Shows

PBS: Watch Live TV Shows

4.8 Popularity

Addictive PBS streaming app with live TV

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Updated
August 4, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Teen
Developer
Android
Android 5.1++
Package Name
com.pbs.video

So here's my honest take on PBS: Watch Live TV Shows. I've tested a bunch of streaming apps and this one's pretty solid, especially if you're a public TV junkie like me. The ability to watch live local channels is super convenient, and the on-demand library has a great selection of high-quality shows. The app itself is user-friendly and lets you pick up where you left off, which is nice. On the downside, the live TV can be a bit glitchy at times, and the overall content selection isn't as vast as some commercial streaming services. But for PBS fans, this is a must-have app.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Watch live TV from your local PBS station
  • Huge on-demand library of PBS shows and documentaries
  • Intuitive app makes browsing and watching easy
  • Free to download and use

Cons

  • Live TV can be buggy at times
  • On-demand selection is more limited than commercial services
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
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4.8 /5
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Been using the PBS: Watch Live TV Shows app for a couple months now. It’s basically a streaming service that lets you watch all your favorite PBS shows, both live and on-demand. Pretty solid app if you’re into documentaries, dramas, and other high-quality public TV content.

Here’s what you can do – you can stream live TV from your local PBS station, which is super convenient. There’s also a huge library of on-demand shows and movies, from stuff like All Creatures Great & Small to the latest Ken Burns documentaries. It’s got a pretty intuitive interface that makes browsing and watching easy.

Look, if you’re a PBS fan, you’ll probably love this app. It’s not perfect – the live TV can be a little buggy sometimes and the selection of on-demand content isn’t huge – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want to watch your PBS shows anywhere, anytime.

User Reviews

Kate McMurry October 16, 2025

I guess I'm too used to all the perks of the Netflix and Amazon apps. This app is extremely limited in its functionality, unfortunately. You can't back up or fast...

A Google user October 16, 2025

I was excited about installing this app and bringing a slice of home with me overseas where I retired. Oh, the previews play just fine here, but the episodes of...

Lois Heichberger October 16, 2025

I love the shows we see on PBS. I think we all have our favorites. I'm partial to Masterpiece, Nature, the Mysteries, Comedies, and of course the concerts. But have...

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