WHYY Watch App
WHYY Watch App
Discover the joy of streaming with the free, new WHYY Watch app! Watch live TV, binge your favorite WHYY and PBS shows, and enjoy exclusive content — all on your schedule. Unlock WHYY Passport with a qualifying donation and access over 4,000 episodes and films from our full library.
Curated Collections, Hand-Picked for You
Explore curated collections thoughtfully crafted by WHYY producers. From seasonal favorites to timeless classics, you’ll find something for every mood. Explore top categories like:
- Heartwarming dramas like All Creatures Great and Small and Call the Midwife
- Epic Ken Burns documentaries such as The U.S. and the Holocaust, Benjamin Franklin and Leonardo Da Vinci
- Deliciously inspiring cooking shows like America’s Test Kitchen, Check, Please! Philly and Pati’s Mexican Table
- Captivating international mysteries and dramas like Astrid, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and Brokenwood Mysteries
- Local favorites like You Oughta Know, On Stage at Curtis and original kids’ series Albie’s Elevator and Infinite Art Hunt
- Fascinating science and nature programs like Nova, Nature
and Secrets of the Dead
Your Viewing Experience, Simplified
The WHYY Watch app is designed for ease and enjoyment. Pick up where you left off, browse your watch history, and save your favorite shows to a personalized list. With a clean, intuitive interface, discovering and enjoying content has never been easier.
Questions? We’re here to help!
How do I start watching on the WHYY Watch app?
Getting started is easy!
- If you already have a WHYY PBS account, simply sign in to the WHYY Watch app using your existing credentials.
- If you’re new to WHYY, you can create a free account when you first download the app.
With a free account, you can stream live TV and watch currently airing PBS and WHYY programs. Make a qualifying donation to unlock WHYY Passport, giving you access to the full catalog of national and local shows and specials. As a WHYY Passport member, you’ll also enjoy early access to new seasons of Masterpiece favorites, NOVA and Nature specials, Ken Burns’ documentaries, and much more.
Need more help or having issues troubleshooting your device?
If you’re having any problems with device activation, activating your Passport account, streaming video content, or anything else, we’re here to help.
Unlock even more videos on the WHYY Watch app with WHYY Passport
Donate $5 or more per month to become a WHYY Passport member and get access exclusive shows, full seasons, archives, and more.
| Available to everyone on the WHYY Watch app and WHYY.org |
 Available with a WHYY Passport membership on the WHYY Watch app and WHYY.org |
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| Watch recent episodes from WHYY and PBS on any device | ||
| Create a list of favorite shows | ||
| Live stream WHYY TV, PBS Kids, and the World Channel | ||
| Stream all 4,000+ episodes and films, including Ken Burns, Masterpiece, Nature, NOVA, and Great Performances | — | |
| Binge watch program seasons before they broadcast NEW | — | |
| Support WHYY’s mission with your membership | — |