Does PBS Passport cost anything?

Typically, the PBS Passport member benefit requires a station donation of at least $60 a year, or $5 Sustainer/Ongoing-monthly gifts. Keep in mind that this donation requirement may vary from station to station. Please refer to your station's website for service eligibility requirements.
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Is a PBS Passport free?

You can become a member online by following this link and clicking the Become a Member button. Each station can set their own qualifications for Passport, but most stations give the benefit to members who donate at least $60 a year, or $5 Sustainer/Ongoing-monthly gifts.
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Why do I have to pay for PBS Passport?

PBS Passport is simply an additional member benefit that offers eligible station donors extended on-demand access to a library of videos. It is entirely up to you whether or not you wish to activate PBS Passport.
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Is PBS Passport free with Amazon Prime?

Likewise, subscribing to an on-demand channel such as Amazon Prime's Masterpiece channel does not grant access to Passport-exclusive videos on PBS.org or the PBS Video app. While some of the same content is available from PBS, Amazon, and Apple, these services are separate from one-another.
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Does a PBS account cost money?

Creating an account is free and provides you with the following benefits: Higher quality video streaming. After being logged in you can watch videos in high quality HD streaming. Access to a Watchlist.
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PBS Video App + Passport



How can I get PBS for free?

How To Watch PBS Without Cable
  1. Stream Live PBS Free. Watch on The PBS App. Where is Live PBS Available.
  2. Watch PBS With an Antenna.
  3. Other Streaming Services with Live Local PBS. DIRECTV STREAM Carries PBS. Watch PBS on YouTube TV.
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Is PBS Masterpiece the same as PBS Passport?

Passport is currently offering (by my count) 40 titles, but not all of them are exclusively Masterpiece. They're all representative of the most popular PBS programming in recent years.
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How much does PBS cost on Amazon Prime?

The standard subscription rate for the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel is $5.99 per month with an Amazon Prime membership. The standard subscription rate for the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel is $3.99 per month with an Amazon Prime membership.
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What MASTERPIECE shows are free on Amazon Prime?

  • Masterpiece Classic: Victoria (2016)
  • Masterpiece Classic: The 39 Steps (2008)
  • Masterpiece Classic: All Creatures Great and Small (Seasons 1 & 2)
  • Masterpiece Classic: A Room with a View (2007)
  • Masterpiece Classic: Around the World in 80 Days (2022)
  • Masterpiece Classic: Atlantic Crossing (2020)
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How much is Amazon PBS Passport?

If you want to try out the channel, you can start with a 7-day free trial. After that, your subscription will cost $5.99/month. On the PBS Masterpiece Amazon channel, you'll find mostly newer series and movies that have been made in the past ten or so years.
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Can I use PBS Passport on any PBS station?

Yes. PBS Passport is a new member benefit from participating PBS stations, and in order to take advantage of it you must identify your station. You can select any station in the country by searching by state or zip code, or find the station that is closest to where you live.
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Does PBS Passport include news?

Nine PBS Passport provides extended access to a rich library of content for Nine PBS members to enjoy. Certain content, including news and public affairs programs such as FRONTLINE, PBS NEWSHOUR, INDEPENDENT LENS and POV, will always be accessible to everyone. 8.
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Can I share PBS Passport with family?

Yes, you can use your Passport membership benefit on multiple devices at the same time. Passport activation codes can only be used once to activate your Passport with your Facebook, Google, Apple ID, or PBS account.
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Can I get PBS on Netflix?

If you have a Netflix subscription, you've already got access to hundreds of hours of PBS content, such as The Great British Baking Show, Prohibition by Ken Burns, and Vikings Unearthed. See the full lineup of current PBS content at this link.
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What's included in PBS Masterpiece subscription?

The channel will launch with a broad variety of programs available to subscribers including popular MASTERPIECE programs such as “Sanditon,”“Endeavour,” “Home Fires,” “Inspector Lewis,” “Poldark” and “Victoria.” In addition to MASTERPIECE programming, the Channel will also offer titles from the Walter Presents library.
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What shows are included with PBS Masterpiece subscription?

Masterpiece Shows
  • All Creatures Great and Small. James Herriot's adventures as a veterinarian in 1930's Yorkshire get a glorious new adaptation in a seven-part series based on his beloved books. ...
  • Around the World in 80 Days. ...
  • Little Women. ...
  • Sanditon. ...
  • Miss Scarlet & The Duke. ...
  • Grantchester. ...
  • Baptiste. ...
  • Unforgotten.
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How much does PBS streaming cost?

The subscription rate for PBS LIVING is $2.99/month with an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription. PBS LIVING is also available on Apple TV Channels in the Apple TV app at a subscription rate of $2.99/month with no additional annual fees. Every purchase helps support public television for all.
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What is the difference between PBS Passport and PBS living?

PBS Living compared to PBS Passport

This will give you a much broader variety of PBS shows, including those in the Masterpiece series. In some cases, however, PBS Living will get you more episodes. There are only 15 episodes of “This Old House” on Passport, as opposed to about 50 on PBS Living.
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How do I subscribe to Amazon PBS Passport?

How do I sign in with my Passport account on my Amazon Fire TV or Android Smart TV?
  1. Confirm that you would like to Log Out of the account on your app. ...
  2. The PBS Video app will ask you to activate the app. ...
  3. Go to your computer and open a web browser to visit pbs.org/activate.
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Is PBS free on Roku?

The PBS Video channel is available for free download on Roku devices.
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Can you cancel PBS Passport at any time?

Because memberships are retained at a local level, you must email or call your local station in order to cancel your Passport membership benefit.
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Is PBS Masterpiece subscription worth it?

Is PBS Masterpiece Worth It? In my opinion, no – not for most people, anyway. Although there's a free one-week trial, the monthly subscription is a whopping $5.99 for a relatively small set of shows in a very narrow niche. You'll get much more for your money with Acorn or Britbox.
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How do I put PBS Passport on my smart TV?

How to download and activate the PBS Video app for Samsung Smart TV.
  1. Use the Search feature to search Samsung's available app offerings for "PBS" and look for the official PBS Video app. ...
  2. An option to "Install" the app will appear in the center of the screen. ...
  3. The app will begin installing to your Samsung Smart TV.
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Is PBS free on Smart TV?

Stream your favorite PBS and local station shows, catch up on recent episodes, discover award-winning shows, and enjoy popular programs such as MASTERPIECE, NOVA, Nature, PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE and more. Download now for free on your Samsung Smart TV!
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Is PBS free on Hulu?

And PBS still isn't available on other streaming services like Sling, AT&T Now or Hulu with Live TV.
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