You can watch The Vietnam War by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on PBS and the free PBS app, which both list full episodes of the ten-part series. It’s also available on streaming and purchase platforms such as Netflix, Apple TV, YouTube TV, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, WETA+, and for free with ads on KQED, depending on your region.

Where to watch

  • PBS: full episodes are available to stream.
  • Free PBS app: supported on major devices like iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
  • Apple TV and Google Play: available for purchase/download in some regions.
  • Netflix: listed as a streaming option in some markets.

Availability note

Streaming availability can vary by country and platform, so the exact options may differ where you are. A current streaming guide also lists YouTube TV, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, and free-with-ads access on KQED.

Series details

This is Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s ten-part, 18-hour documentary series about the Vietnam War. The PBS page describes it as a full documentary series available to stream.