Documentary

Pioneers of Television: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

Name: Pioneers of Television
Genre: Documentary

PBS documentary series (2008–2014), 4 seasons.

Season complete PBS Listings updated October 19, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 4

Pioneers of Television is a documentary series that aired on PBS, running from 2008 to 2014 with 4 seasons and 18 episodes. Pioneers of Television has ended. Its final episode aired on September 9, 2014.

U.S. premiere: April 15, 2014
Where: PBS
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 5
Finale: September 9, 2014

Where to watch Pioneers of Television season 4 in the U.S.

Where to watch Pioneers of Television season 4 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
PBS	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	April 15, 2014 – September 9, 2014	Original U.S. run on PBS. [1]

Season 4 episode schedule

Pioneers of Television season 4 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Standup to Sitcom	Tue, Apr 15, 2014 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Doctors and Nurses	Tue, Apr 22, 2014 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Breaking Barriers	Tue, Apr 29, 2014 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Acting Funny	Tue, May 6, 2014 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Robin Williams Remembered	Tue, Sep 9, 2014 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Pioneers of Television

Season 4: Season 4 of Pioneers of Television aired from April 15, 2014 to September 9, 2014 on PBS (5 episodes).

Network / service: PBS (first aired January 2, 2008)

All seasons

Season 4

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Season 4 of Pioneers of Television aired from April 15, 2014 to September 9, 2014 on PBS (5 episodes).

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Season 3

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Season 3 of Pioneers of Television aired from January 15, 2013 to April 9, 2013 on PBS (5 episodes).

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Season 2

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Season 2 of Pioneers of Television aired from January 18, 2011 to February 8, 2011 on PBS (4 episodes).

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Season 1

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Season 1 of Pioneers of Television aired from January 2, 2008 to January 23, 2008 on PBS (4 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Pioneers of Television are there?

Pioneers of Television has 4 seasons and 18 episodes listed, airing from January 2, 2008 to September 9, 2014.

Is Pioneers of Television cancelled or ended?

Pioneers of Television has ended. Its final episode aired on September 9, 2014.

Where can I watch Pioneers of Television?

Pioneers of Television originally aired on PBS in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check PBS's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.