Quick answer · Season 27
Independent Lens season 27 is airing now on PBS. Episode 16, "My Omaha", is on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT.
- U.S. premiere
- October 6, 2025
- Where
- PBS
- Time
- 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- TBA
Where to watch Independent Lens season 27 in the U.S.
Season 27 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 2 | Ratified | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Life After | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Vivien's Wild Ride | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 5 | The Librarians | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 6 | The Inquisitor | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 7 | Keep Quiet and Forgive | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 8 | The Tallest Dwarf | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 9 | Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 10 | Natchez | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 11 | Light of the Setting Sun | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 12 | Third Act | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 13 | True North: Canadian Myths and Black Power | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 14 | Flood | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 15 | Ghost in the Machine | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 16 | My Omaha | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Next |
| 17 | Seeds | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 18 | Storming: Seasons Of Care | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
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 27 began on Monday, October 6, 2025, airing Mondays 10 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. CT).
Season 27: Season 27 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 27
Airing nowSeason 27 of Independent Lens on PBS.
Season 26
StreamingSeason 26 aired from 2024-09-30 to 2025-05-19.
Common questions
When does Independent Lens season 27 come out?
The season premiere is listed for Monday, October 6, 2025 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.
Sources
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