Dalgliesh visits Dorset and learns a friend and a resident at a home for the disabled have died. Friday at 8pm.
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Olivia Rodrigo shouts out Austin City Limits from stage. Watch Friday at 9pm.
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Open a time capsule to reveal the legendary performer at the very beginning of his meteoric career. Saturday at 8pm
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A shocking development forces the trio to rethink everything they know. Episode 6. Sunday at 8pm
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Watch the 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Debate on MPT as the candidates, Democrat Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox, answer key questions and discuss their campaigns.
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Get a sneak peek of all the new programs, documentaries, and specials coming this fall and throughout 2027. Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8pm
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For 250 years, the Maryland State House has stood at the crossroads of American history. This sweeping documentary reveals how one remarkable building has been the stage for our nation's greatest triumphs, deepest contradictions, and enduring pursuit of a more perfect union.
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VOTE 2026, NEWS & INFO
VOTE 2026: MARYLAND GOVERNOR DEBATE
Watch the 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Debate on MPT as the candidates, Democrat Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox, answer key questions and discuss their campaigns.
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Concerns over Flock Cameras in Maryland
MPT reporter Nancy Yamada interviews Senator Clarence Lam, who plans to introduce legislation during the next session to regulate these cameras, an initiative that appears to have bipartisan support. Questions remain about how long data is stored, who can access it, and whether the information could be improperly monetized by third-party vendors.
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7 Maryland farms for apple picking, pumpkin patches and the cider-obsessed
Maryland has plenty of places to lean into the season, from longtime family farms to sprawling festivals packed with things to do. Here are seven farms and orchards where you can pick your own fun before fall is over.
MPT Showcase - Premieres OCT 15 at 8pm
The MPT Showcase offers viewers an entertaining preview of the documentaries, specials, and series coming this fall and throughout 2027.
FEATURED PROGRAMMING
Reading Roadtrip American Stories Maryland
PBS Books & the Library of Congress for book inspired adventure through Maryland in American Stories
Programs in September-October
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic heritage with a range of programs offering inspiring stories, thrilling entertainment, and more.
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MPT: One Year Later
MPT President and CEO Steven Schupak addresses the question: "How is Maryland Public Television doing one year after all Federal funding was taken away?"
2026 Maryland Election Coverage
Full coverage and information with the latest interviews with candidates and political analysts.
The Marlow Murder Club: Episode 4
While Judith and Suzie track down the murderer, tensions reach a boiling point.
HBCU Week NOW
Inside the CIAA: Her Story (2026 Capital Emmy Nominee)
Celebrate 50 years of women shaping the long-standing legacy of The CIAA Tournament.
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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 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!
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Outdoors Maryland
Thought-provoking stories depicting the region's ecosystems, people, and places.
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Chesapeake Bay Week Programs
Stories of past and present offer a lively, local and insightful look at this mighty yet fragile source of wonder.
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Climate, Nature & Our Planet
Watch documentaries and read articles about how our climate is changing with the perspective of climate scientists.
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Maryland Farm & Harvest
The series that puts a human face on farming while telling the stories of the industry that built this nation.
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Chesapeake Collectibles
Explore the region's history through the intriguing stories of its antiques and treasures. And their values will amaze you!
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Artworks
Putting a focus on local and regional artists working in a remarkable range of genres.
programs and extras
[Emmy Nominated] - Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect
Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice.
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.
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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.
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Community & Culture
MPT presents a variety of programming that strives to represent more of our region’s people, history, and culture.
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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.