THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION:
THE ORIGIN STORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Series Premiere
Sunday 7:00pm
Encore at 9:00pm
This expansive six-part, twelve hour long docuseries from acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe. “The American Revolution is one of the most important events in human history,” said Ken Burns. “We went from being subjects to inventing a new concept, citizens, and set in motion democratic revolutions around the globe. As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our founding, I’m hopeful that people throughout the country will come together to discuss the importance of this history and to appreciate even more what our ancestors did to secure our liberty and freedoms.”
The series continues throughout the next week, Monday - Friday at 7:00pm. The entire series will be available to stream on demand beginning the night of the broadcast premiere. Visit video.lpb.org beginning Sunday night. The American Revolution is supported locally by the Louisiana Forestry Association and the East Baton Rouge Parish Library.
YOU'RE INVITED!
EXPLORE AMERICA'S HISTORY WHILE SURROUNDING YOURSELF IN LOUISIANA HISTORY
SPECIAL PREMIERE SCREENING EVENT
Sunday, Nov. 16 5:30 - 8:00pm
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Tickets are FREE, but seating is limited and must be RESERVED
Enjoy the story of America’s historic beginning in the place where Louisiana’s own history still echoes. Louisiana's Old State Capitol, in partnership with LPB and the Louisiana Chapter of America 250, invites you to enjoy the premiere of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, in the historic splendor of this Louisiana jewel.
You will be among the first to see the beginning of this special six-part series as we present the first episode an hour before the broadcast premiere! Come early and enjoy complimentary food and drinks provided by Louisiana's Old State Capitol beginning at 5:30 p.m.
ADDED BONUS!
All attendees will receive a free Louisiana America 250 lapel pin, The American Revolution tote bag, and an LPB embossed notebook to jot down all of your revolutionary ideas! While supplies last.
A CELEBRATION OF LOUISIANA HISTORY
Leading up to the premiere of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, LPB opens the vault with a trio of documentaries looking back on Louisiana’s own historic journey.
LOUISIANA: A HISTORY
Saturday 6:00pm
Discover the geography, cultures, and colonial roots that shaped Louisiana’s identity. From Native American tribes to the defining flow of the Mississippi River, this first chapter in LPB’s acclaimed series explores the early forces — and fateful sale by Napoleon — that forever changed our state and the nation.
LOUISIANA: 200 YEARS OF STATEHOOD
Saturday 7:00pm
Narrated by Harry Connick, Jr., this bicentennial documentary traces two centuries of Louisiana pride and progress. From the Battle of New Orleans to the rise of legendary political figures and world-renowned musicians, it’s a vibrant portrait of a state unlike any other.
NATCHITOCHES: A TRI-CENTENNIAL
Saturday 8:00pm
Travel to Louisiana’s oldest town — the first French settlement in the Louisiana Purchase — to celebrate 300 years of culture, charm, and continuity. Blending French, Spanish, Creole, and Native American influences, Natchitoches remains a living reflection of Louisiana’s enduring spirit.
TWO NIGHTS OF PROGRAMS HONORING OUR COUNTRY'S VETERANS
SALUTE TO SERVICE 2025: A VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
Monday 8:00pm
Country Music star Trace Adkins joins the U.S. Army Field Band for a night of unforgettable performances featuring opera superstar Angel Blue, jazz vocalist Kurt Elling, and Adkins himself.
THE LAST 600 METERS: THE BATTLES OF NAJAF AND FALLUJAH
Monday 9:00pm
In 2004, America fought the two deadliest battles of the Iraq War: Najaf, in the south against the Shiite Mahdi militia, and Fallujah, in the west against Sunni insurgents. The words and deeds of those who fought there reveal the ground truth.
THE VIETNAM WAR: LOUISIANA REMEMBERS
Monday 10:30pm
An LPB documentary from 2017 focuses on Louisiana's role in the Vietnam War with segments on Fort Polk, Barksdale AFB, combat experiences, POW and MIA stories, and Louisiana's Vietnamese refugees.
AMERICAN HEART IN WWI: A CARNEGIE HALL TRIBUTE
Tuesday 7:00pm
A powerful combination of storytelling, breathtaking music, rare and iconic archival film and images, unforgettable characters, and meticulously researched history all come together for this electrifying theatrical event. Using F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby as a framework, the audience is guided from the war's origins through its harrowing climax.
D-DAY PLUS 50: LOUISIANA REMEMBERS
Tuesday 10:00pm
This LPB documentary from 1994 features Louisiana's WWII veterans recounting their first-hand experiences of the Allied invasion in Normandy. The second half follows veterans as they take part in the events surrounding the 50th anniversary of D-Day.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCIENCE PROGRAMS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD
NOVA: OPERATION SPACE STATION - SCIENCE & SURVIVAL
Wednesday 8:00pm
Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.
SPACE EXPLORERS: MOONRISE ON THE ISS
Wednesday 9:00pm
Drawing from over 250 hours of exclusive footage and video diaries filmed on the International Space Station, this documentary — the largest production ever filmed in space - offers an intimate look at life aboard the International Space Station and the future of space exploration.
LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
Friday 7:00pm
US lawmakers are at a standstill with the government shutdown. One of the key sticking points is health insurance subsides set to expire at the end of this year. Experts weigh-in on how much premiums could rise if the subsides aren't extended.
As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States, we're digging into Louisiana's role in the American Revolution. LSU Professor Dr. Andrew Sluyter talks about key battles fought in the state and the history of New Orleans' Free Black Militia.
GAME NOTES
Saturday 10am
Get pregame insights with Victor Howell and Scott Shanle, covering 11 Louisiana college football programs from six different conferences.
POST GAME NOTES
Sunday 6pm
A wrap-up of the Louisiana college football weekend with post-game recaps and analysis.
WHAT TO WATCH & WHEN. THIS WEEK ON LPB!
The quaint Cotswolds are abuzz with dastardly intrigue! Rustic sleuthing in the English countryside returns, as the priest with a habit for crime-solving faces a new array of quirky mysteries.
FATHER BROWN | SEASON PREMIERE | THURSDAY 7:00PM
MONDAY
7pm - ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Is it pretty? Or pretty ugly? Roadshow finds beg the question is beauty in the eye of the beholder?
8pm -SALUTE TO SERVICE 2025: A VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION Trace Adkins joins the US Army Field Band in this musical tribute to veterans.
9pm - THE LAST 600 METERS: THE BATTLES OF NAJAF AND FALLUJAH The stories are told through the words and deeds of those who fought there.
10:30pm - THE VIETNAM WAR: LOUISIANA REMEMBERS LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Stories from Louisiana combat troops, plus support efforts at home.
TUESDAY
7pm - AMERICAN HEART IN WWI: A CARNEGIE HALL TRIBUTE The story of the war is brought to life through a fusion of music, storytelling, and unforgettable characters.
9pm - FRONTLINE Drug War in Ecuador A once peaceful nation now gripped by drug cartels, violence, and a military crackdown. With rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians, and families caught in the crossfire, examining efforts to stem the violence and the human toll.
10pm - D-DAY PLUS 50: LOUISIANA REMEMBERS This LPB documentary from 1994 features Louisiana's WWII veterans recounting their first-hand experiences of the Allied invasion in Normandy. The second half follows veterans as they take part in the events surrounding the 50th anniversary of D-Day.
WEDNESDAY
7pm -NATURE Jaguar Beach Jaguars reclaim their unusual territory - a dry tropical forest among Central America's Pacific coast.
8pm -NOVA Operation Space Station TWO-PART SERIES Witness life-or-death decisions 250 miles above Earth, as astronauts and Mission Control work together to survive moments of high danger on board humanity's remarkable orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station.
9pm - SPACE EXPLORERS: MOONRISE ON THE ISS The largest production ever filmed in space.
10pm - SECRETS OF THE DEAD Picturing Shakespeare A British window washer sets out to prove that the portrait that his father bought in the 1960s is an official portrait of the playwright.
10pm -MISS AUSTEN ON MASTERPIECE Cassandra uncovers the truth about Isabella and Lidderdale's past.
THURSDAY
7pm - FATHER BROWN SEASON PREMEIRE A medieval murder is committed at a battle re-enactment.
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉE LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - WHITSTABLE PEARL More murder at a reenactment, this one an English Civil War.
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORY LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Featuring insightful interviews, this short interview series brings you the stories that transcend the sport. Hosted by Lyn Rollins.
9pm - BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES A cast member "kills it" during a production of Hamlet.
FRIDAY
7pm - LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN LPB SPECIAL FOCUS In-depth new coverage on important issues in the state along with Louisiana art, culture, and events.
7:30pm - WASHINGTON WEEK Roundtable discussion about the week's major news.
8pm - GREAT PERFORMANCES Twelfth Night More Shakespeare for you, this production from The Public Theater in Central Park. Stars Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, and Daphne Rubin-Vega.
10pm -SHERLOCK ON MASTERPIECE Sherlock returns... with theatricality of course.
SATURDAY
6pm - LOUISIANA... A HISTORY LPB SPECIAL FOCUS The first part in this acclaimed LPB series, which features the personalities and events of Louisiana's Colonial Period.
7pm - LOUISIANA: 200 YEARS OF STATEHOOD LPB SPECIAL FOCUS An LPB documentary highlighting major events in Louisiana since April 30, 1812.
8pm - NATCHITOCHES: A TRI-CENTENNIAL LPB SPECIAL FOCUS This LPB documentary from 2014 marks the 300th birthday of the oldest town in Louisiana and the first French settlement in what later became the Louisiana Purchase.
9pm - INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY Gently and Bacchus try to determine the identity of a body found in a wooded area, shot once through the head and then burned beyond recognition. Their only clue is a gold ring inscribed with the name Wanda found in the victim's stomach.
10:30pm - AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Kelsea Ballerini and Cam deliver ACL debuts.
SUNDAY
6pm - POST GAME NOTES LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A wrap-up of the football weekend in Louisiana with post-game recaps and analysis.
7pm - THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION In Order to Be Free The first of six-episodes in Ken Burns' epic look at the founding of the United States of America.
9pm - THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION In Order to Be Free The first of six-episodes in Ken Burns' epic look at the founding of the United States of America.
11pm - POST GAME NOTES LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A wrap-up of the football weekend in Louisiana with post-game recaps and analysis.
SESAME STREET LAUNCHES NEW SEASON
SESAME STREET
Season 56 Premiere
New episodes of Sesame Street debut starting today on LPB, LPB PBS KIDS, and across PBS KIDS digital platforms. These new episodes invite children to play along in new ways, bring viewers inside the world's most famous brownstone for the first time, and feature new celebrity guests, original music, engaging animation, and lots of learning and laughter.
The season's curriculum continues the focus on emotional well-being. With an emphasis on helping children develop a compassionate mindset, little ones will discover how to name and manage big feelings while also learning calming strategies to support themselves and their friends.
Each episode will feature interactive, immersive, and visually engaging 11-minute stories that put young viewers at the center of the action. Featuring the beloved Muppets of Sesame Street, every narrative is designed to keep the learning going, with ways to inspire children’s play beyond the screen.
Ever wonder what happens behind the front door of the world’s most famous apartment building? The new five-minute animated segment Tales from 123invites viewers in for a laugh-out-loud look at the wacky and whimsical shenanigans beyond the stoop. Led by Elmo and Tango, the action-packed segments follow fun and surprising adventures with building residents Cookie Monster, Grover, Abby, Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, fairies, animals, shapes, talking food — and everyone’s favorite apartment building superintendent, Oscar the Grouch. From the Mighty Monster Megaphone to the zany elevator and musical stairs, you never know what’s behind the door at 123 Sesame!
Visit lpb.org/schedule to see special showtimes for this premiere week on LPB HD.
CALLING ALL AWESOME KIDS!
Help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special PBS KIDS project, America’s Awesome Kids!
Louisiana Public Broadcasting is looking for one amazing 8 to 10 year old from Louisiana to share their unique story in a short video for PBS KIDS platforms. Whether you have a special talent, live in a unique place, share a particular culture, or are a community helper, we want to highlight you!
Know someone perfect for this? Apply today!
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