Public Media on FAST Channels
You may know that there is free PBS content to enjoy on pbs.org and the PBS App, but did you know you can also stream public television programs via a variety of free, ad-supported streaming services known as FAST channels?
These channels are free for viewers and can be accessed through smart TVs, apps, mobile devices or online video players. Need an afternoon of calming happy trees with Bob Ross? Want to spend the day exploring the natural world from your sofa? Wish you could spend hours hanging out with your favorite public television chefs? There are FAST channels for all of these and more!
Check out the list below for some of the FAST channels that offer public television content and the platforms where they can be found.
Joy of Painting
Host Bob Ross paints tranquil landscapes featuring his trademark "happy" clouds, mountains and trees, while entertaining and soothing viewers with his calm instruction.
- Freevee
- Tubi TV
- Pluto TV
- Xumo Play
PBS | Nature
Explore breathtaking landscapes, discover stunning wildlife footage and uncover fascinating insights into how our planet works.
- Freevee
- Google TV
- LG Channels
- Local Now
- Plex
- Pluto
- Xumo
PBS Food
Embark on foodie adventures around the world with a variety of top chefs, including Julia Child, Jacques Pépin, Marcus Samuelsson, Ming Tsai, Vivian Howard and José Andrés.
- Freevee
- Plex
- Roku
PBS | Antiques Roadshow®
Fabulous finds — family heirlooms, flea market discoveries, items saved from attics and basements, and much more — are yours to discover 24/7 with these episodes from the vault!
- Freevee
- Google TV
- LG Channels
- Plex
- Pluto
- Samsung Roku
- Xumo
PBS Retro
Go back in time to the PBS KIDS programs of your childhood with Reading Rainbow, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Thomas and Friends, Zoboomafoo, Kratt's Creatures and more! The PBS Retro FAST channel is available on the Roku Channel.