New content is heading your way this September! From new seasons of your favorite Masterpiece shows to PBS News Specials - there's something for everyone.
POV “Name Me Lawand” - Monday, September 9th at 10 p.m.
Lawand, deaf from birth, seeks a fresh start with his family in the U.K. after a traumatic year in a refugee camp. At Derby's Royal School for the Deaf, he learns sign language and discovers a way to communicate with the world. As he thrives, his family faces deportation, challenging their stability. “Name Me Lawand” is a love letter to the power of friendship and community.
PBS News Special: ABC Presidential Debate Simulcast - Tuesday, September 10th
PBS News will simulcast the ABC presidential debate between President Biden and former President Trump on Tuesday, September 10th on WTIU and stream on PBS News Hour’s website (pbs.org/newshour) and social platforms. Special coverage will be co-anchored by Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz and will include reporting from the News Hour team and analysis from various guests.
Ridley (Season 2) - Sunday, September 15th at 8 p.m.
In the heart-racing second season, retired detective-turned-police consultant Alex Ridley (Adrian Dunbar “Inside No. 9,” “Line of Duty”) is set to rejoin forces with his former protégée, D.I. Carol Farman, portrayed by Bronagh Waugh (“The Suspect,” “Unforgotten,” “The Fall”), who is now at the helm of investigations. Ridley returns to investigating crimes, which will take him from the atmospheric moors, investigating a historic murder, to the pulsating beats of an illegal rave. Ridley must face formidable challenges as he works tirelessly to solve the most intricate and perplexing cases.
Moonflower Murders on Masterpiece – Sunday, September 15th at 9 p.m.
Susan Ryeland (Lesley Manville, “The Crown”) has left publishing and is living in Crete with her long-time boyfriend, Andreas. But her idyll is disturbed by the shadow of a murder committed at a British country hotel eight years ago. Alan Conway visited the hotel and wrote a novel based on what happened there. Cecily Treherne, the young woman who helps run the hotel, read the book and believed the wrong man had been arrested. Now she has disappeared. Can Susan uncover the secret hidden in the book and find Cecily before it is too late? Moonflower Murders on Masterpiece is based on the bestselling novel by Anthony Horowitz.
Van Der Valk on Masterpiece (Season 4) - Sunday, September 15th at 10 p.m.
Van der Valk (Marc Warren, “The Good Wife,” “Beecham House”) and his team return to investigate new crimes in Amsterdam. In addition to solving murder cases, Van der Valk must deal with an unwelcome past romance resurfacing and find a way to make one of his beloved team members confront their own mortality.
Antiques Roadshow (Season 28) – Monday, September 16th at 8 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow continues Season 28, kicking off September 16 with the start of all-new fan-favorite Vintage episodes. Roadshow looks back at memorable objects from 15 years ago to discover what they are worth today and how the market and their value has changed. In October, Roadshow celebrates some of the most compelling objects found across seasons from and related to Indigenous Peoples of the United States in the Celebrating Native American Heritage special. November brings the third installment of Roadshow’s Extraordinary Finds specials which follow the stories of what happened to items that appeared on the show after cameras left town!
American Masters and Voces “Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined” – Tuesday, September 17th at 9 p.m.
Explore the life and career of Julia Alvarez, one of the most influential Latina writers of her generation. Since bursting onto the American literary scene in 1991 with her autobiographical novel, “How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents,” the widely acclaimed book that sold 250,000 copies, followed by “In the Time of the Butterflies” (1994), which raised global awareness about three sisters assassinated by Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo, Alvarez has blazed a trail for Latina authors to break into the literary mainstream. One of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful writers, Alvarez’s work spans multiple genres and audiences, including three books of nonfiction, three collections of poetry, 11 books for children and young adults, and seven literary novels.
Big Cats 24/7 – Wednesday, September 18th at 8 p.m.
In this six-part series, a team of local and international wildlife filmmakers uses the latest technology to follow a group of African big cats in Botswana's awe-inspiring Okavango Delta, day and night for six months, revealing their lives like never before.
Deadlock – Friday, September 20th at 9 p.m.
This dynamic one-hour special aims to facilitate civil dialogue in an era dominated by polarizing debates. Moderated by Aaron Tang, professor at UC Davis School of Law, the series will feature a diverse panel of influential figures from legal, political, and cultural spheres delving into complex, ethical dilemmas based on real-life scenarios. A featured host will begin the hour, setting the tone and topic.
Crossroads: A Conversation with America – Monday, September 23rd at 9 p.m.
PBS News presents Crossroads: A Conversation with America, moderated by senior correspondent Judy Woodruff. In a one hour "town hall" style setting in the battleground state of Wisconsin, the primetime special will explore the issues at the heart of our divisions, the values that bind us together, regardless of party or politics, and ideas for restoring a measure of civility to the public square. The program will be produced in partnership with Milwaukee PBS.
POV “Who’s Afraid of Nathan Law?” – Monday, September 23rd at 10 p.m.
At 21, he was a leader of Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution. By 23, he became Hong Kong's youngest elected lawmaker. At 26, he was Most Wanted under the National Security Law. “Who’s Afraid of Nathan Law?” offers a close look at the city's most famous dissident to uncover what happens to freedom when an authoritarian power goes unchecked.
Frontline “The Choice” - Tuesday, September 24th at 8 p.m.
Frontline’s critically acclaimed series “The Choice” returns with interwoven investigations of the two presidential candidates.
Voces “American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos” - Friday, September 27th at 9 p.m.
Actor and playwright John Leguizamo’s work preparing for his 2018 Broadway show, “Latin History for Morons,” produced an obsession with reading and researching the history of the Americas. His frustration over the whitewashing of American history, coupled with his nature as a curious student of the world, resulted in “American Historia.” In this three-part series, Leguizamo travels throughout Mexico and the U.S. to shed light on both the known and lesser- known Latino stories.
37th Hispanic Heritage Awards – Friday, September 27th at 10 p.m.
Celebrate the recipients of the 37th Hispanic Heritage Awards. The evening commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month includes performances and appearances by some of the country's most celebrated Hispanic artists and visionaries, including Designer Carolina Herrera, Beautyblender Creator Rea Ann Silva, and NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony.
Independent Lens “One Person, One Vote?” - Monday, September 30th at 10 p.m.
At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, “One Person, One Vote?” unveils the complexities of the Electoral College while following four presidential electors in the 2020 election.