Read below to find TV highlights from July 2026, including celebrations of America @ 250, the broadcast premiere of German drama Murder in the Mountains, an exploration of outer space, a journey down the Colorado River, and more.
 

A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration

A Capitol Fourth, America’s National Independence Day celebration, honors our country’s birthday with an all-star salute. For over 40 years, this television event has offered the best in American entertainment and helped set the tone for a spectacular American birthday party.

This top-rated extravaganza features coverage from 20 cameras positioned around Washington, D.C., ensuring viewers are front and center for the greatest display of fireworks in the nation.

TUNE IN
Tune in Friday, July 3, at 7pm.

The American Revolution | Full Series Marathon
Landmark series from Ken Burns

Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. 

What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.

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• Episode One airs Friday, July 3, at 8:30pm.
• The remaining five episodes air on Saturday, July 4, starting at 8:30am.

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Stream on the PBS app and online.

America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together

This July 4th, America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together celebrates the nation’s Semiquincentennial with a star-filled tribute set in the revolutionary capital of Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. 

Blending live performance, music, historic interpretation, and large-scale visual spectacle to create an inspiring national event that connects the nation’s founding to the present day, the special is designed as a celebration and a unifying national moment.

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Tune in Friday, July 4, at 7pm.

Murder in the Mountains | Season One

Follow the dedicated investigators of the picturesque Austrian town of Kitzbuhel as they tackle complex criminal cases where secrets unravel and danger lurks behind every mountain vista. 

In German with English subtitles. 

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Tune in Sundays, beginning July 5, at 10pm.

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Stream two full seasons now on the PBS app and online.

The American Southwest

The American Southwest is a family-friendly wildlife movie that takes viewers on an unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River. 

Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, the film beautifully showcases the region’s abundant wildlife, confronts the ecological impacts of dams and water overuse, and advocates for better management of the river.

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Tune in Wednesday, July 8, at 9pm.

Once Upon a Time in Space

Drawing on intimate, unseen archive and powerful first-hand testimony, Once Upon a Time in Space  is a landmark four-part series tells the human stories behind our quest to explore space, offering a unique perspective on our changing world and where we are headed.

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Tune in Tuesdays, beginning July 14, at 8pm.

The Savers of Flavor

With every growing season, the South risks losing ingredients that shaped its flavor, history, and culture. Chef Kevin Mitchell and food historian David Shields race to find and rescue them before they vanish. 

Part documentary, travelogue, and cooking show, The Savers of Flavor traces history from fields to fine dining, from humble tables to celebrated restaurants, coast to foothills and between.

TUNE IN
Tune in on Mondays, July 20 & 27:

• Episode 1, "Peas Come to the Table" — Monday, July 20, at 8pm
• Episode 2, "A Cherry to Die For" — Monday, July 20, at 8:30pm
• Episode 3, "Okra From Another Mother" — Monday, July 27, at 8pm
• Episode 4, "It's A Great Pumpkin" — Monday, July 27, at 8:30pm

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Chasing the Moon

Chasing the Moon reimagines the race to the moon for a new generation, upending much of the conventional mythology surrounding the effort. 

The series recasts the Space Age as a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama. Utilizing a visual feast of previously overlooked and lost archival material — much of which has never before been seen by the public — the film features a diverse cast of characters who played key roles in these historic events. 

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Tune in for the three-part series on Fridays, beginning July 24, at 8pm.

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Stream on the PBS app and online.