Ring in 2026 with the famed orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin hosted by Hugh Bonneville. Thursday at 8pm.
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After a horse whisperer disappears in Newton Magna, Barnaby comes face to face with a long-standing adversary: ex-con Melvyn Stockard. Friday at 8pm.
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The dynamic story of funk music, from early roots to the explosion of '70s urban funk to influences. Friday at 9:45pm.
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A Sacred Piece of Home: Washington, D.C. Mid-Century Transformations. A look at America's global microcosm in religious architecture. Saturday at 7:30pm.
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Skeldale House prepares for Christmas and Jimmy's first birthday. Sunday at 9pm.
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Remember Us: The Fight for America's World War I Memorial The amazing story of building America's national WWI Memorial a full century after the war. Saturday at 8pm.
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Telling the under-told stories of sacrifice, courage, innovation, and hope that chronicle HBCU contributions to science, medicine, history, education, civil rights, the arts, music, sports, and more!
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Important Update to our Year-End Donors: Due to new USPS processing rules, contributions mailed to MPT after December 24 may not receive a postmark until early January. To ensure your donation is credited for this tax year, we recommend giving online now or requesting a manual postmark from a clerk at your local post office.
NEWS & INFO
Here are some new laws coming to Maryland in 2026 (The Baltimore Banner)
Amid a legislative session dominated by efforts to address the state’s budget woes, lawmakers also passed laws addressing health, workers’ rights and wages.
DIRECT CONNECTION
Your Health: Meteoric Rise of GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss
What you need to know about the popularity of weight loss drugs. Dr. Kashif Munir, an endocrinologist with the University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology talks about the rise of GLP-1s for weight loss.
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Remembering Charles Robinson: MPT Senior Correspondent
A tribute of interviews by senior correspondent Charles Robinson.
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Winter Fire Safety
The cold weather and the holiday season combine to increase the risk of fires. Here are some tips for staying safe during the winter season.
FEATURED PROGRAMMING
MPT Holiday Programming
Get into the spirit of the season with holiday specials throughout December!
Call the Midwife
Holiday Special 2025
Senior members of the convent swap the snowy East End of London for sun-drenched Hong Kong.
Chesapeake Collectibles Blog
The Collecting Life, Part 2
What better inspiration for all collectors heading into next year? There are always mysteries to chase as well as values. And that’s why Chesapeake Collectibles is about stories more than anything else.
MarylandPublicTV
Meet the Cryptids of Maryland's Appalachian Trail | Outdoors Maryland
Get to know some of the mythical creatures rumored to frequent the forested slopes of Frederick County’s South Mountain—including the Snarly Yow, Snallygaster, and other legends of the landscape!
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MPT Presents
Sound the Bells: A Holiday Celebration (2025)
An all-new holiday concert program for 2025 featuring the United States Army Field Band.
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STILL HERE
"Still Here" traces the career and journey of renowned comics artist Sanford Green and the students he teaches at Benedict College who are on their way to becoming the next generation of creative voices.
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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!
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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!
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.
MPT Digital Studios
Maryland Underground: Thompson Farm
Can we determine exactly where Harriet Tubman was born?
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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.