PBS KIDS HD Free TV Guide & Schedule
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Nature Cat
The gang hopes to get rid of the monstrous pumpkins haunting Hugo the goose's farm before the Halloween party; Nature Cat learns about catfish.
Hero Elementary
Sparks' Crew tries to determine why muffins have gone missing from the school cafeteria; the crew helps a scout troop build a new shelter when their tent blows away.
Cyberchase
The CyberSquad faces monsters, canyons, and cliffs as they pursue the Prism of Power, a vital piece of Motherboard's Operating System that Hacker has stolen.
Let's Go Luna!
Andy helps design a Rio Carnaval float; Leo wakes up with a sudden urge to dance the samba in Rio de Janeiro.
Phoebe & Jay
Jay and Lupe use wayfinding signs to track down Phoebe; Pete and Craig face an epic hoops battle on the courts.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Inventor James Naismith inspires Xavier, Yadina and Brad to invent their own game; Temple Grandin helps Yadina make friends with a new boy from her class, Ben.
Molly of Denali
Molly and Tooey volunteer to help Nina count the endangered beluga whales in Cook Inlet; a blizzard forces Molly and Trini to stay inside; while looking for a new game to play they find an Alaskan Native yo-yo.
Alma's Way
A series of mishaps gives Alma "the grumps"; Junior wants to play basketball with the big kids and make a basket.
Lyla in the Loop
The Loops play fun practical jokes on each other; Loops Lunch moves outside because of a blackout, but it causes many problems.
Weather Hunters
After a groundhog predicts more winter weather, Benny is convinced he will have snow on his birthday so he plans a snow-filled birthday party.
Odd Squad
Villain mastermind William Ocean plans to cover the entire world in water; the Dream Weaver turns Little O's dreams into nightmares.
Wild Kratts
To save the birds of paradise, Aviva puts her dancing skills on the line.
Wild Kratts
The Kratt brothers search for a mysterious nocturnal creature, using night-vision goggles.
Weather Hunters
After a groundhog predicts more winter weather, Benny is convinced he will have snow on his birthday so he plans a snow-filled birthday party.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and Luke clean Stu without a bath; Lyla and Ale find a way to protect the callaloo plants from stink bugs.
Arthur
A rainy vacation proves to be fun after all; Arthur discovers that his Grandpa Dave's farm isn't the way he remembered it.
Nature Cat
The gang hopes to get rid of the monstrous pumpkins haunting Hugo the goose's farm before the Halloween party; Nature Cat learns about catfish.
Hero Elementary
Sparks' Crew tries to determine why muffins have gone missing from the school cafeteria; the crew helps a scout troop build a new shelter when their tent blows away.
Cyberchase
The CyberSquad faces monsters, canyons, and cliffs as they pursue the Prism of Power, a vital piece of Motherboard's Operating System that Hacker has stolen.
Let's Go Luna!
Andy helps design a Rio Carnaval float; Leo wakes up with a sudden urge to dance the samba in Rio de Janeiro.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
The Doggy Air Rangers come to the rescue when a kite, along with Bailey's stuffed toy, Jellybean, fly away; Pablo's dog Hero springs into action when his comic books get into trouble.
Sesame Street
Elmo, Tamir and their friends are making a Peace Tree to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Pinkalicious & Peterrific
Pinkalicious makes a puppet, Mr. Socko, with one of Peter's socks; the Pinkertons care for a cat and three kittens.
Curious George
It's the annual firefighters meeting and two teams compete to test their individual skills and their work as a team.
Sesame Street
Prairie Dawn is hosting a cookie party where all the cookies are baked in all kinds of shapes; Cookie Monster is excited to eat all the octagon shaped cookies but needs to figure out which of the cookies are octagons.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe plans a birthday surprise for Grandma; Phoebe and Jay must tend to the bell pepper in the garden.
Work It Out Wombats!
Bex and Sammy have a sleepover at Yolanda's house; Zadie makes everyone mad when she invents a new dancing game but won't let anyone else be in charge.
Work It Out Wombats!
Zadie tries to help Zeke overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler; the Wombats design a gift for baby fish.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel uses a different bathroom at the train station and Juan uses the bathroom at the Music Shop; O uses the bathroom at Jodi's house.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel Tiger is excited to spend an entire day with his grandpa; Daniel Tiger spends a whole day with Jodi and her Nana.
Carl the Collector
Carl loves the new sweater his Pop Pop knit him, but it feels itchy when he wears it; Carl is nervous about his new school bus stop.
Carl the Collector
Carl takes his friends on an "Amazing Smell Tour of Fuzzytown," but Lotta doesn't agree with Carl's list of the best smells; Carl and his friends go on a camping trip.
Donkey Hodie
Donkey makes Grampy a special card, but she gets into a few sticky situations when she tries to deliver it to him; the pals help Harriett with her new invention for penguins.
Donkey Hodie
Donkey and Cousin Hodie figure out how to have fun in the rain; Donkey is patient while Cousin learns a new game at Grampy's Game Day.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor and friends build a log bridge over a stream; the kids set out to learn everything they can about blinking when Ari is crowned the blinking champion at school.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie and Javi transport a watermelon to the park for the family picnic; Rosie builds a dino cave for Iggy.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe plans a birthday surprise for Grandma; Phoebe and Jay must tend to the bell pepper in the garden.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Jigonsaseh, the original Haudenosaunee Clan Mother, inspires the trio to stop arguing with each other; Sacagawea helps Xavier and Brad realize they shouldn't underestimate Yadina just because she's younger than them.
Molly of Denali
Trini wants to send her mom a care package, but she is unable to find all of her favorite things; Trini and her dad find themselves without lights and heat during a blizzard.
Alma's Way
Alma gets jealous when Rafia and Lucas talk about their fun playdate; conflicting opinions influence whether Alma wants to see a new movie.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and her family must figure out a way to get Stu back home when he gets lost delivering cookies.
Weather Hunters
It's an exciting day for Lily and her family when they move into their new house.
Odd Squad
As Jimmy Jam's Scrambler Machine scrambles Odd Squad communication, the villains plan to unleash oddness; Dr. Dry steals the Sandbeast's golden egg.
Wild Kratts
The team identifies raptors and returns them to the wild.
Wild Kratts
On their annual laundry day, the Kratt brothers disagree on whether blue oceans or green forests are better; Aviva demonstrates how oceans and forests work together.
Weather Hunters
It's an exciting day for Lily and her family when they move into their new house.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla, Luke and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach; Lyla and Everett write a Super Stu comic.
Arthur
"Grandma Thora Appreciation Day" and "Fern's Slumber Party.".
Nature Cat
The crew tries to save the kelp forests from being eaten by sea urchins; the gang visits Mars in a daydream, hoping to meet aliens.
Hero Elementary
When a piece of a statue breaks off, Sparks' Crew must find it before the statue's unveiling ceremony; the crew searches for an invention that Dr. Inventorman buried underground.
Cyberchase
The children and Digit invent a confetti-cleaner after Hacker dumps magnetite confetti everywhere.
Let's Go Luna!
Andy becomes obsessed with all things Scottish after finding out about his heritage.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe plans a birthday surprise for Grandma; Phoebe and Jay must tend to the bell pepper in the garden.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Jigonsaseh, the original Haudenosaunee Clan Mother, inspires the trio to stop arguing with each other; Sacagawea helps Xavier and Brad realize they shouldn't underestimate Yadina just because she's younger than them.
Molly of Denali
Trini wants to send her mom a care package, but she is unable to find all of her favorite things; Trini and her dad find themselves without lights and heat during a blizzard.
Alma's Way
Alma gets jealous when Rafia and Lucas talk about their fun playdate; conflicting opinions influence whether Alma wants to see a new movie.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and her family must figure out a way to get Stu back home when he gets lost delivering cookies.
Weather Hunters
It's an exciting day for Lily and her family when they move into their new house.
Odd Squad
As Jimmy Jam's Scrambler Machine scrambles Odd Squad communication, the villains plan to unleash oddness; Dr. Dry steals the Sandbeast's golden egg.
Wild Kratts
The team identifies raptors and returns them to the wild.
Wild Kratts
On their annual laundry day, the Kratt brothers disagree on whether blue oceans or green forests are better; Aviva demonstrates how oceans and forests work together.
Weather Hunters
It's an exciting day for Lily and her family when they move into their new house.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla, Luke and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach; Lyla and Everett write a Super Stu comic.
Arthur
"Grandma Thora Appreciation Day" and "Fern's Slumber Party.".
Nature Cat
The crew tries to save the kelp forests from being eaten by sea urchins; the gang visits Mars in a daydream, hoping to meet aliens.
Hero Elementary
When a piece of a statue breaks off, Sparks' Crew must find it before the statue's unveiling ceremony; the crew searches for an invention that Dr. Inventorman buried underground.
Cyberchase
The children and Digit invent a confetti-cleaner after Hacker dumps magnetite confetti everywhere.
Let's Go Luna!
Andy becomes obsessed with all things Scottish after finding out about his heritage.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Emily Elizabeth opens Clifford and Emily Elizabeth's Awesome Pet Daycare; Clifford is nervous to be alone when Samantha and Emily Elizabeth have their own sleepover.
Sesame Street
After a water leak in their apartment, Charlie and her family prepare their special Shabbat dinner in the arbor with their friends Elmo, Alan, Big Bird and Tamir; they learn how to make challah bread and set a traditional Shabbat table.
Pinkalicious & Peterrific
After finding Daddy's book of magic tricks, Peter becomes determined to be a great magician; Pinkalicious and Peter are so excited about seeing a special sunrise that they are unable to fall asleep.
Curious George
George is locked out and needs to learn how keys work in time to rescue his meatballs; George collects bark and discovers a stowaway beetle who needs to be returned; he then makes himself a bark suit for the journey using The Man's jacket.
Sesame Street
Elmo, Abby and Julia build a mini city while Grover helps Cookie Monster serve ice cream.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay create a game show for Grandma; Phoebe and Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
Work It Out Wombats!
Zadie soothes Ellie to sleep with a story; the wombats fix Super's favorite mug.
Work It Out Wombats!
When Bex removes her cochlear implant and hearing aid so she can go on the waterslide, Sammy and the Wombats find new ways to communicate; the Wombats love Leiko's new mural.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel and Prince Wednesday will miss playing with Prince Tuesday, who is getting ready to go to college.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel and Grandpere hunt for buried treasure; Grandpere takes Daniel on a sunrise boat ride before the family heads back home.
Carl the Collector
Lotta needs time to recharge after school; Forrest and Lotta team up for the Student Super Chef competition at their school.
Carl the Collector
Carl makes a new friend while visiting his dad; Lotta thinks if she copies Nico, everyone will like her.
Donkey Hodie
Donkey accidentally breaks Grampy's favorite toy; Donkey and Panda play with a new Tater Buddy.
Donkey Hodie
Donkey and Grampy try to make an old family recipe; Donkey and Panda are excited to try a new cereal.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor learns about different plants when she makes soup with her grandparents; Elinor and her friends don't understand why their cupcakes aren't selling.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie and Javi want to play Abuela's song for Music Night at Tia's Restaurant; Rosie wants to be an inventor.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay create a game show for Grandma; Phoebe and Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Ravi Shankar shows Yadina that it can feel good to share her culture; Babe Didrikson Zaharias shows Yadina that practice can help her do difficult things, like making the basketball team.
Molly of Denali
Molly embarks on a mission to find Grandpa's drum and return his lost songs to him; Connie tries to teach Molly, Tooey and Trini how to paddle a canoe.
Alma's Way
Alma wants to borrow a new book from the library, but so do all her friends; Alma borrows a ukulele from the library but doesn't want to return it.
Lyla in the Loop
The Loops go on a scavenger hunt around the supermarket to solve clues to get tickets to "Oaty Zappers on Ice"; Lyla tries to act older so she can hang out with her cousin.
Weather Hunters
Corky is selected to make a presentation at school during a science day celebration, but humidity jeopardizes her project.
Odd Squad
Olive and Otto must figure out how and why characters are escaping from their books; a shape-shifter steals Ms. O's briefcase.
Wild Kratts
Sloth bears have unique powers, including the ability to harness the power of suction to acquire food.
Wild Kratts
Aviva and Koki make a catapult; Chris and Martin set out to learn everything they can about grasshoppers and their jumping powers.
Weather Hunters
Corky is selected to make a presentation at school during a science day celebration, but humidity jeopardizes her project.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla gets a strike her first time bowling but gets frustrated when she realizes bowling isn't as easy as she thought it was; Lyla feels left out when Everett and Ale's friendship thrives.
Arthur
D.W. is jealous when Grandma Thora becomes the town's most popular babysitter; Bud falls in love with his new pair of boots and must learn to tie his shoes.
Nature Cat
Nature Cat and pals hike to the top of Mighty Mountain; the pals split up after an argument.
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About PBS KIDS HD
PBS KIDS HD is part of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) ecosystem, delivering commercial-free educational programming to children across the United States. Designed primarily for children ages 2 to 8, the channel focuses on foundational skills such as early literacy, mathematics, science, problem-solving, and social-emotional development.
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PBS KIDS HD Free TV Guide & Daily Listings
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- Review Program Times: Verify the start time and episode titles for your desired shows.
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Regional and Time-Zone Variations
Because PBS is structured around local affiliate stations, broadcast listings are inherently regional. While many core programs are distributed nationally, individual stations retain localized control over exact broadcast timing. Always check your local member station's guide or your television provider's digital program guide (EPG) to confirm local airtimes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PBS KIDS HD TV guide?
The PBS KIDS HD TV guide is a broadcast listing resource that details upcoming educational shows, airtimes, and episode information for the PBS KIDS high-definition channel.
Is PBS KIDS HD free to watch?
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Why does my local PBS KIDS HD schedule differ from online listings?
PBS operates as a network of independent member stations. Each local affiliate station sets its own broadcast schedule, which may differ slightly from national time listings or other regional feeds.
Where can I find the PBS KIDS HD TV schedule for tonight?
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Does PBS KIDS HD show commercials?
No. PBS KIDS HD operates as a non-commercial public broadcasting service. Instead of traditional commercials, you may see brief program station IDs or institutional sponsorship acknowledgments between shows.