Is Independent Lens on tonight?
No new episode tonight. Next up on Independent Lens is episode 4, "Storming: Seasons Of Care", on Monday, November 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT on PBS.
Quick answer · Season 28
Independent Lens season 28 premiered on September 14, 2026 on PBS at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT.
Episode 4, "Storming: Seasons Of Care", is on Monday, November 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT.
- U.S. premiere
- September 14, 2026
- Where
- PBS
- Time
- 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- TBA
Where to watch Independent Lens season 28 in the U.S.
Season 28 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost in the Machine | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 2 | My Omaha | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Seeds | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Storming: Seasons Of Care | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Next |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About Independent Lens
Independent Lens is a documentary series on PBS that first aired in 1999. Season 28 began on Monday, September 14, 2026, airing Mondays 10 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. CT).
Season 28: Season 28 of Independent Lens on PBS.
- Network / service: PBS (first aired August 9, 1999)
- Official site: pbs.org
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Stanley Tucci (Host), America Ferrera (Host), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Host), Terrence Howard (Host)
All seasons
Season 28
Airing nowSeason 28 of Independent Lens on PBS.
Season 27
StreamingSeason 27 aired from 2025-10-06 to 2026-07-13.
Common questions
When does Independent Lens season 28 come out?
The season premiere is listed for Monday, September 14, 2026 on PBS. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.
What time is Independent Lens on?
PBS lists it Mondays at 10 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (9 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.
Where can I watch Independent Lens?
Independent Lens airs on PBS. Free with an antenna or a cable/satellite package that carries your local PBS station. New MASTERPIECE episodes also stream on PBS.org and the PBS app after broadcast.
When is the next episode of Independent Lens?
Episode 4, "Storming: Seasons Of Care", of season 28 is on Monday, November 23, 2026 (Mondays, 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT).
When was the first episode of Independent Lens season 28?
Season 28 episode 1 premiered on Monday, September 14, 2026 on PBS.
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Sources
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Update history
- Season 28 schedule added.
- Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.
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