What to Watch for Mother's Day

Curl up with Call the Midwife and explore all aspects of Nature with PBS this Mother's Day
Published on May 09, 2023 by Madisson Haynes

Mother's Day is approaching and we've got just what you need to celebrate. Give the gift of quality time and curl up with the moms in your life to watch PBS programs that will tug at your heart strings. Check out these PBS dramas, delicious recipes and daring travels on PBS.org or the PBS App.

Call the Midwife

Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care.

In Season 15, a new era dawns with the Women’s Liberation movement in the UK. As the year unfolds, the team faces serious cases, including a premature birth, slavery, carbon monoxide poisoning, male breast cancer, child abuse, and lupus.

Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she leaves Austria to marry the Dauphin of France. At Versailles, under the complex rules of the French court, she suffers from not being able to live her life the way she wants, under pressure to continue the Bourbon line and secure the Franco-Austrian alliance. Catch up on the series here!

Tom Jones

Two lovers follow their hearts in a new adaptation of Henry Fielding's novel starring Solly McLeod (House of the Dragon), Sophie Wilde (You Don't Know Me), and Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), and adapted by Gwyneth Hughes (Vanity Fair).

Sanditon

Jane Austen’s final and incomplete novel, written only months before her death in 1817, Sanditon tells the story of the joyously impulsive, spirited and unconventional Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) and her romantic journey. Catch up to Season 3 now!

Nature

From woodpeckers to treasures of the Caribbean, Nature has it all. Watch the series with your loved ones for a wholesome self-care day exploring Nature with PBS.

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The Great American Recipe

Join host Alejandra Ramos and three judges as talented home cooks showcase signature dishes, share heartfelt stories and compete to win the national search for “The Great American Recipe.” All seasons are now streaming, so catch up!

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Antiques Roadshow

Join the Antiques Roadshow team as they appraise unique items and hear interesting stories. Catch up to Season 27 now!

La Frontera with Pati Jinich

Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of the U.S.-Mexico border alongside acclaimed chef and James Beard Award-winning host Pati Jinich as she experiences the region’s rich culture, people and cuisine. Check out Season 2 now!