Ken Burns’ The American Revolution is available to stream on PBS.org and the free PBS app, and it also airs on PBS broadcast stations.

Where to watch

  • PBS.org and the PBS app are the main streaming options.
  • The series is also available via televised PBS broadcast , depending on your local station’s schedule.
  • Ken Burns’ site says it’s now streaming on PBS, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV.

Access details

  • In the U.S., you can stream the episodes on PBS when they’re first available without PBS Passport, though PBS says Passport is required later in the run.
  • In Canada, PBS says Passport is required for streaming, and the PBS livestream is not available there.
  • PBS also says the show is offered online only in the U.S. and Canada.

Handy summary

The simplest path is: go to PBS.org or open the PBS app and search for The American Revolution.