Jean looks into an elderly woman's mystery dating back to the Nazi occupation of France. Friday at 8pm.
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NEWS & INFO
New research helps Black Americans trace roots to the Chesapeake (WYPR News)
Black Americans may have a better understanding of their roots to Maryland’s western Chesapeake Bay Shore with new research coming out of the genetics company 23andMe. The company is now able to connect people to the community of enslaved people who were living in that area starting around 1619.
The Launch! Maryland Center for Media Literacy & Education
Join us for the launch of Maryland Center for Media Literacy & Education addressing the growing influences and impacts of media on the daily lives of Maryland citizens.
Maryland Public Television Continues National Expansion of HBCU Week Programming Initiative (HBCU Buzz)
Maryland Public Television (MPT) is spearheading the continued expansion of its national HBCU Week programming initiative, including a new slate of 24 short films for the project’s signature YouTube channel, HBCU Week NOW and a new feature film, “Becoming Thurgood Marshall,” following the path of the legendary Supreme Court Justice.
YouTube premiere ON NOVEMBER 21 @ 7PM
Accelerating Dreams: The Road to Motorsports Excellence
Watch the #HBCUWeekNOW original short film featuring Rajah Caruth, one of NASCAR's rising stars, shining a light on Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) shaping the future of the motorsports industry through its groundbreaking 'Drive to Diversity' initiative in partnership with NASCAR.
FEATURED PROGRAMMING
Leonardo da Vinci
Part Two: Painter-God
Leonardo conducts scientific experiments and paints the most famous portrait on earth.
NEW EPISODES
Maryland Farm & Harvest
Beginning of a 4H Journey; Baltimore's Futuristic Fish Farm; Chef Steve Chu Takes to the Street.
NEW EPISODES
Outdoors Maryland
A local sculptor's work of land art, plus, studying the elusive American eel.
Nature
Attenborough’s Life Journey
An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life and career in natural history.
VOTE 2024
Watch live election coverage and get the latest state election results, candidate interviews and debates on MPT's voter guide.
Artworks
The Art of Spoken Word
The art form utilizing language and words is expressed through the lens of Maryland-based poets.
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Become an MPT Passport Member
Extended access to your favorite PBS programs. Look for the "blue compass" symbol, then click to sign on and watch!
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Explore PBS Dramas
Gripping crime dramas, breathtaking period dramas, and captivating international drama shows from MASTERPIECE and more!
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The PBS App
Stream your favorite PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, connect with your local station, and more — anywhere you watch.
Download the New MotorWeek App
Watch and listen to the latest MotorWeek content all in one place with the MotorWeek app! No need to sign up, just download the app and you’ll never miss a mile of MotorWeek!
STREAM EPISODES
Outdoors Maryland
Thought-provoking stories depicting the region's diverse collection of ecosystems, people, and places.
Stream Anytime
Chesapeake Bay Week Programs
Stories of past and present offer a lively, local and insightful look at this mighty yet fragile source of wonder.
WATCH NOW
Climate, Nature & Our Planet
Watch documentaries and read articles about how our climate is changing with the perspective of climate scientists.
STREAM EPISODES
Maryland Farm & Harvest
The series that puts a human face on farming while telling the stories of the industry that built this nation.
STREAM EPISODES
Chesapeake Collectibles
Explore the region's history through the intriguing stories of its antiques and treasures. And their values will amaze you!
PROGRAM AND EXTRAS
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.
PROGRAM AND EXTRAS
Becoming Frederick Douglass
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
mpt presentS
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass
Two original documentaries and a companion website shed light on the lives of a pair of towering icons in the struggle to end slavery.
MPT Digital Studios
Maryland Underground: Thompson Farm
Can we determine exactly where Harriet Tubman was born?
Programs and Initiatives
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
MPT presents a variety of programming that strives to represent more of our region’s diverse people, history, and culture.
MPT KIDS
For Children and Parents
STREAM the PBS Kids channel; learn what's new in children's programs, games, and apps; advice for raising kids; activities ideas; and more!
For the Booming Older Generation
Next Avenue
Our daily content delivers vital ideas, context and perspectives on issues that matter most as we age.
PBS NEWSHOUR
News, Analysis, Top Headlines, Live Coverage
Turn to PBS NewsHour for solid, reliable reporting that has made it one of the most trusted news programs on television.