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Lakeshore PBS (WYIN) channel List for Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland

PBS — Over The Air
Main – 56
DirectTV
Main - 56

Comcast
Main – 17 or 21
HD – 239
NHK – 377
RCN
Main – 44

AT&T U-verse
Main – 56
HD – 1056
Dish Network
Main – 56 or 8502

MediaCom
Main – 16
HD – 711
NITCO
Main – 56

NHK — Over The Air Main – 56.2

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Web
All available PBS national and local Lakeshore PBS shows can be watched in your web browser, desktop, or mobile device. Visit our main PBS video portal.

Lakeshore PBS Passport
Lakeshore PBS Passport is an added membership benefit. It provides extended access to 1,500+ episodes of quality PBS programming, available to watch via web browsers, mobile apps, and smart TVs.

PBS Passport is one of many member benefits from participating PBS stations that gives eligible donors and supporters extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming online. The PBS Passport library features episodes from popular programs, including American Experience, American Masters, Antiques Roadshow, Nature, NOVA, and Masterpiece. In addition to these signature series, the library is full of public television’s acclaimed arts, science, history, and lifestyle programs; including Austin City Limits and a rotating selection of films from Ken Burns.

Become a Lakeshore PBS Passport member today with a sustaining gift of $5 or more monthly or a one-time gift of at least $60.

Passport FAQ's

General
What is PBS Passport?
Common Questions
Does PBS Passport cost anything?
Getting Started with PBS Passport
I already contribute to my local station. Can I view PBS Passport content?
Can I access Passport content on all devices and platforms?
Do I have to choose a local station to use the Passport benefit?

Activation
What does the Passport activation process look like?
How do I know if my Passport member benefit is activated?
Do I have to activate Passport in order to watch PBS videos?
I believe I am already a member. How can I check?
How do I sign in to Passport?
How to transfer your Passport benefit

Video
How can I tell which are PBS Passport videos?
How do I search for a video?
Can I search for Passport videos only?
What shows are available with PBS Passport?

Troubleshooting
The PBS Passport activation code was not in the email I received.
I can’t find my favorite PBS show in PBS Passport. Why not?
Why can't I find more full episodes?
I can't find my Passport activation code.
What do I do if my Passport says it's expired?

YouTube TV
Watch from any device on Youtube TV. Just search for "Lakeshore PBS."

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Looking for instructions on how to download the PBS app to your smart device?

How do I activate the PBS app?
If you’re using an iOS or Android mobile phone or tablet, you don’t need to activate it, but you can sign in or sign up with a Facebook, Google, or PBS account inside the app.

If you’re using a Roku, Apple TV (tvOS), Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, or Samsung Smart TV, access the PBS website via the link below to activate your streaming device: Activate Now

For additional help please visit: Help.PBS.org