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The Worst Mass Extinction Ever | Eons: Life and Death on Pangea - August 18, 2026 - PBS

Join @eons as they investigate the causes behind the worst mass extinction in Earth’s history, the catastrophe at the end of the Permian Period often called “the Great Dying.” Their journey of discovery will take them from the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago to the geologic boundary between the Permian and Triassic Periods outside of Salt Lake City, as they talk to experts and uncover the clues that point to a gigantic volcanic eruption that threw our planet’s climate and systems into chaos.

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Eons: Life and Death on Pangea

Set during the Permian Period, hundreds of millions of years ago, EONS: LIFE AND DEATH ON PANGEA transports viewers to a world shaped by the supercontinent Pangea, extreme climate shifts, and ecosystems unlike anything seen today. From mega-monsoons and vast deserts to giant terrestrial animals, bizarre marine life, and massive volcanic eruptions, the series traces how Earth reached the brink of ecological collapse, and how life ultimately recovered. The “Great Dying” remains one of the most dramatic examples of how environmental change can reshape life on Earth.

The Biggest Mouths in the Ocean | Full Episode | Big Pacific - August 12, 2026 - PBS

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There is plenty of food in the Pacific Ocean, but it is the challenge of finding that food that drives all life in the Pacific. In the voracious Pacific we meet a destructive army of mouths, a killer with a hundred mouths and the biggest mouth in the ocean. [Originally aired in 2017]

Voracious | Big Pacific

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Big Pacific

Narrated by Daniel Dae Kim, "Big Pacific" breaks the boundaries between land and sea, moving throughout the Pacific Ocean to present a broad range of locations, species, natural phenomena and behaviors. The series presents the ocean and its denizens in ways never before seen on television, exploring the monstrous to the minute; the alien to the intimate.

Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne Draw (and Roast) Each Other - August 7, 2026 - PBS

Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne are The Drawing Room’s first married couple — they skip Mo entirely and draw each other instead. Between bits about their decade of marriage and “unhinged” parenting, Tig opens up about Come See Me in the Good Light, her Sundance-winning documentary on poet Andrea Gibson’s final year, and what it taught her about facing death without fear.

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The Drawing Room with Mo Welch

What happens when interviews become art projects? Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch invites notable guests to join her at the easel, turning conversations into creative collaborations. This non-traditional PBS series puts Mo’s full talents on display, blending humor, vulnerability, and artistry as she and her guest draw each other out—literally and figuratively.

The Shuttle Disaster That Almost Grounded NASA's Dreams | Full Episode 1 | Once Upon a Time in Space - August 6, 2026 - PBS

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At the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union dominates the space race with a series of firsts, until the U.S. lands the first men on the moon in 1969. With the dawn of the Space Shuttle in 1976, the U.S. gains further ground on its rivals. In 1978, Ron McNair, Anna Fisher and Mike Mullane are among the group selected by NASA to fly aboard the Shuttle after the agency encouraged aspiring astronauts of all genders and racial backgrounds to apply.

Growing up under segregation in South Carolina, McNair had few role models for a life in space beyond Lieutenant Uhura of Star Trek. Vietnam veteran Mullane arrives at NASA skeptical that women or civilians could possess “the right stuff.” Emergency physician Fisher is thrust into the spotlight as the first mother in space. Her decision to leave her one-year-old daughter to fly into space intensifies the scrutiny.

As pressure mounts on the Shuttle program to meet military and commercial demands, disaster strikes in 1986 when Challenger explodes during launch, killing all seven astronauts. While the remaining U.S. shuttle fleet is grounded, the Soviet Union successfully launches Mir, the most sophisticated space station ever seen, and edges ahead in the space race.

Once Upon a Time in Space | Chapter One - America First

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About ONCE UPON A TIME IN SPACE

Follow the human stories behind one of our most extraordinary endeavors: the exploration of space. Moving beyond scientific achievement, the series examines the personal experiences of astronauts, cosmonauts, ground-based participants, and the loved ones left on Earth. Across four episodes, it traces significant landmarks in spacefaring history, from the birth of the Shuttle and the pioneering Space Station Mir to the rise of commercial spaceflight. Through powerful firsthand testimony and intimate, unseen archival footage, a complex portrait of humanity emerges: one that lays bare both our fragility and boundless curiosity. Accounts of bravery, friendship and tragedy are told against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, connecting technical and geopolitical developments to those who experienced them. Created by filmmaker James Bluemel and the team behind the award-winning Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland and Once Upon a Time in Iraq.

The Largest Triceratops Fossil Ever Found at Auction | Full Episode | Secrets of the Dead | PBS - August 5, 2026 - PBS

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Discover the world of dinosaur collecting, a controversial hobby with a booming market. Hear perspectives on the fossil trade from private collectors, paleontologists, and others, as “Big John”—the largest Triceratops fossil ever found—is assembled in Italy and auctioned in France. [Originally aired in 2023]

Jurassic Fortunes | Secrets of the Dead

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Secrets of the Dead

Part detective story, part true-life drama, @secretsofthedead unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.

Earth's First Apex Predator on Land Wasn't a Dinosaur | Eons: Life and Death on Pangea - July 30, 2026 - PBS

Join @eons hosts Blake and Michelle as they look for fossils at the world-famous Craddock Bone Bed near Seymour, Texas, with researchers from the Whiteside Museum of Natural History. This fossil site tells the story of life on land around 287 million years ago, when Dimetrodon, the first terrestrial apex predator, roamed the supercontinent of Pangea.

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Eons: Life and Death on Pangea

Set during the Permian Period, hundreds of millions of years ago, EONS: LIFE AND DEATH ON PANGEA transports viewers to a world shaped by the supercontinent Pangea, extreme climate shifts, and ecosystems unlike anything seen today. From mega-monsoons and vast deserts to giant terrestrial animals, bizarre marine life, and massive volcanic eruptions, the series traces how Earth reached the brink of ecological collapse, and how life ultimately recovered. The “Great Dying” remains one of the most dramatic examples of how environmental change can reshape life on Earth.

Inside Chicago's Oldest Tavern-Style Pizzeria - July 29, 2026 - PBS

Rosemary Barraco George, 80, is the third generation to run Vito & Nick’s, a Chicago pizza institution on the city’s south side. Known for their cracker-thin crust pizza, it’s called ‘tavern style’ because small square slices fit neatly on a bar napkin. Her father, Nick Barraco, discovered thin-crust pizza in Europe during WWII. Rosemary shares her knowledge about cooking and running a business.

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Capturing America - The Carol Highsmith Story

For more than 40 years, Carol Highsmith wakes up every single day with one mission: to document every nook and cranny of the United States, from its majestic mountains and quirky roadside attractions to its most unforgettable characters, known and unknown.

The Enslaved Man Who Wrote His Own Petition for Freedom - July 27, 2026 - PBS

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Abraham Skipwith was an enslaved man for some of the most celebrated dignitaries in Virginia. He learned to read and write, and eventually wrote his own petition for freedom. After this was granted he went on to become one of the first Black landowners in Virginia.

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Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

Follow the stories of four Black Americans as they navigate our country’s fight for independence and their individual pursuits of freedom. Discover the stories of James Lafayette, who served as a double agent for the Patriots and helped bring down the British at Yorktown; Harry Washington, who was enslaved by George Washington and escaped Mount Vernon to join the British troops; Elizabeth Freeman, previously known as Mum Bet, who sued one of the most prominent patriots in Massachusetts while living under his roof; and Abraham Peyton Skipwith, an enslaved man who used his proximity to power and his unusual literacy to petition for his own freedom and become one of the first free Black landowners in Richmond, VA.

Vijay Gupta on Being a Child Prodigy | The Drawing Room with Mo Welch - July 24, 2026 - PBS

Virtuoso violinist Vijay Gupta discovered perfect pitch at three and was on Oprah at eight. Now he plays Beethoven on Skid Row — and Hallelujah in Mo’s studio on The Drawing Room.

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The Drawing Room with Mo Welch

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Pregnancy for Black Women in America | Full Documentary - July 22, 2026 - PBS

Follow the story of three Black women navigating pregnancy within a system not built to protect them. The film "Listen to Me" challenges us to shift the narrative from crisis response to reimagine maternal health as a continuum of care, justice, healing and radical listening.

Every year, Black women in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by maternal health complications and mortality. "Listen to Me" offers an unfiltered, human lens into this crisis—creating space for deeper understanding and critical dialogue.

Listen to Me | Full Documentary

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AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange from

Now celebrating its 18th Season, AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange remains the only U.S.-based public media show focused on independent documentaries and narrative films about contemporary life, art and culture found across the African diaspora. Black Public Media (@BlackPublicMedia) supports the development of visionary content creators and distributes stories about the global Black experience to inspire a more equitable and inclusive future. Find more from this series: https://www.pbs.org/show/afropop/

How One Woman's Lawsuit Abolished Slavery - July 20, 2026 - PBS

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Mum Bet, a woman enslaved in Massachusetts, is terrorized by a cruel mistress until she decides to take matters into her own hands. She successfully sues for her own freedom, and the case winds up helping to abolish slavery in the state, completely.

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Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

Follow the stories of four Black Americans as they navigate our country’s fight for independence and their individual pursuits of freedom. Discover the stories of James Lafayette, who served as a double agent for the Patriots and helped bring down the British at Yorktown; Harry Washington, who was enslaved by George Washington and escaped Mount Vernon to join the British troops; Elizabeth Freeman, previously known as Mum Bet, who sued one of the most prominent patriots in Massachusetts while living under his roof; and Abraham Peyton Skipwith, an enslaved man who used his proximity to power and his unusual literacy to petition for his own freedom and become one of the first free Black landowners in Richmond, VA.