TV series
PBS News Hour
1975–, English, on PBS. Created by Jim Lehrer & Robert MacNeil.
America's first and longest running hour-long nightly news broadcast known for its in-depth coverage of issues and current events.
- Seasons
- 16
- Episodes
- 3287
- Episode length
- 57 min
- Status
- Still running
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5.7/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Latest episode
S52 E172: Episode 172
Aired 28 August 2026
Seasons 16
Season 1
1975 · 11 episodes
Season 2
1976 · 1 episode
Season 3
1977 · 1 episode
Season 40
2013 · 261 episodes
Season 41
2014 · 235 episodes
Season 42
2015 · 261 episodes
Season 43
2017 · 260 episodes
Season 44
2017 · 261 episodes
Season 45
2018 · 261 episodes
Season 46
2019 · 258 episodes
Season 47
2020 · 261 episodes
Season 48
2022 · 260 episodes
Season 49
2023 · 261 episodes
Season 50
2024 · 262 episodes
Season 51
2025 · 261 episodes
Season 52
2026 · 172 episodes
Specials
2016 · 7 episodes
Cast & crew
- Jim LehrerCreator
- Robert MacNeilCreator
- Liz LandersSelf - Correspondent · 3287 ep
- Nick SchifrinSelf - Correspondent · 3287 ep
- Ali RoginSelf - Correspondent · 3287 ep
- Miles O'BrienSelf - Correspondent · 3287 ep
- Paul SolmanSelf - Correspondent · 3287 ep
- Fred de Sam LazaroSelf - Correspondent · 3287 ep
- Judy WoodruffSelf - Anchor · 2318 ep
- Stephanie SySelf - West Anchor · 1824 ep
- Amna NawazSelf - Anchor · 956 ep
- Geoff BennettSelf - Anchor · 956 ep
- Gwen IfillSelf - Anchor · 757 ep
- Robert MacNeilSelf - Anchor · 13 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 October 1975
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- News
- Rated
- TV-G
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PBS News Hour: quick answers
Is PBS News Hour worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of PBS News Hour are there?
PBS News Hour has 16 seasons and 3287 episodes, about 57 minutes each.
Is PBS News Hour finished?
PBS News Hour is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is PBS News Hour on?
PBS News Hour isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
PBS News Hour parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
PBS News Hour is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like PBS News Hour?
If you liked PBS News Hour, try 60 Minutes, 60 Minutes Australia, Tagesschau.
Who created PBS News Hour?
PBS News Hour was created by Jim Lehrer and Robert MacNeil and stars Liz Landers, Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin.