FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- When can I watch Ken Burns' The American Revolution?
- Where can I watch The American Revolution?
- Will PBS Passport be required to watch The American Revolution?
- Will I be able to watch The American Revolution in Canada?
- Will I be able to watch The American Revolution if I don't live in the US & Territories or Canada?
- I have a question that wasn't addressed here.
When can I watch Ken Burns' The American Revolution?
The American Revolution will premiere on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 at 8/7c. You'll be able to watch this program via televised broadcast, or via streaming at PBS.org or the PBS app.
The American Revolution will air in a six-part, 12-hour documentary series. Starting on Nov. 16th at 8/7c, all six parts will be available for streaming.
Where can I watch The American Revolution?
Episodes will be added to the show page for The American Revolution, available at this link. You'll be able to stream all six episodes of The American Revolution for four weeks following their broadcast premiere.
You'll also be able to stream The American Revolution on the PBS app on supported streaming devices.
To watch The American Revolution via televised broadcast, please refer to your local PBS station's program guide or website for their schedule.
Depending on your station, you may also be able to watch The American Revolution live on the PBS site and app's livestream. Click here to open the livestream on PBS.org. On the PBS app, you'll find the Live TV option in the menu options for the app.
Will PBS Passport be required to watch The American Revolution?
If you reside in the United States, PBS Passport is not required to stream episodes of The American Revolution when they're first available on Nov. 16th, but it will be required starting December 8, 2025.
If you reside in Canada, PBS Passport is required to stream episodes of The American Revolution starting Nov. 16th.
Learn more about PBS Passport here.
Will I be able to watch The American Revolution in Canada?
Viewers in Canada must be current members with a local PBS station with an active Passport benefit from that station in order to watch The American Revolution on PBS.org or the PBS app. Passport members in Canada will also be able to stream the documentary starting on Nov. 16th at 8/7c. Learn more about PBS Passport here.
To watch The American Revolution via televised broadcast, please refer to your local PBS station's program guide or website for their schedule.
While Passport members in Canada will be able to stream episodes available on PBS.org and the PBS app, the PBS livestream is unavailable to viewers in Canada.
Will I be able to watch The American Revolution if I don't live in the US & Territories or Canada?
PBS only has the rights to offer this content online for residents in the US & Territories and Canada. We are unable to offer this content for streaming outside of these regions.
I have a question that wasn't addressed here.
Please visit our website for The American Revolution to find more information, interactive content, resources for educators, and more.